The Walthers Mainline 910 - 7866c is a fantastic HO scale model of the 59' Cylindrical Hopper from Toronto, Hamilton & Buffalo TH&B #1520, featuring a cool black - and - white color scheme with a Bow Tie Logo. These models are perfect for moving grain and various bulk loads, allowing you to easily create a complete unit train. Introduced in 1972 to handle grain and potash, they're based on National Steel Car prototypes with a 4550 - cubic - foot cargo capacity. You can still spot these colorful hoppers across North America today. Nicely detailed, fully assembled, and affordably priced, they're great for expanding your fleet. Key features include: a one - time run of these road numbers (limited quantity, so order now), being a model of a 4550 - cubic - foot National Steel Car, being ready to run right out of the box, having been used in North American grain and potash service since 1972, appropriate trough or round loading hatches, four different car numbers for each roadname, see - through running boards, detailed brake gear, roof hatches and end ladders, correct 36' RP - 25 metal wheelsets, and Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers.

Using your Walthers 59' Cylindrical Hopper is a breeze. First, make sure your model train track is clean and properly set up. Place the fully - assembled hopper on the track, and it's ready to start moving your grain or bulk load models. Since it comes with Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers, you can easily connect it to other cars in your train. When handling the hopper, be gentle with the detailed parts like the running boards and end ladders to avoid any damage. For maintenance, periodically clean the 36' RP - 25 metal wheelsets with a soft cloth to keep the hopper running smoothly. Also, check the couplers for any signs of wear and tear. Store the hopper in a dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent the paint and lettering from fading.