Walthers 910 - 7981 brings you a 37' Covered Hopper in HO Scale, specifically the CSXT - CSX #242121. These two - bay covered hoppers with 2980 cubic - foot capacity from WalthersMainline(R) are great for various HO industries. Based on 1980s prototypes, they're used to haul cement, fracking sand, roofing granules and more. The layout - ready models have some cool features: a one - time run of these road numbers with limited quantity, so order now! They've been in service since the late 1980s. The hopper gates are separately molded and applied, and it has correct 36' turned metal wheelsets and Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers. It's also perfect for use with Glacier Industrial Sands (#933 - 4035) and Rail - to - Road Aggregate Transfer (#933 - 4036), both sold separately.

Using this Walthers 37' covered hopper is easy. First, place it on your HO scale layout track. You can load it with materials like cement or fracking sand to represent real - world hauling scenarios. It's great to pair with the separately sold Glacier Industrial Sands or Rail - to - Road Aggregate Transfer. When handling it, be gentle to avoid damaging the separately molded hopper gates and the Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers. For maintenance, regularly check the 36' turned metal wheelsets for any dirt or debris. You can use a soft brush to clean them. Store the hopper in a dry place to prevent rusting of the metal parts. Since it's a limited - quantity item, handle it with care to enjoy it for a long time.