The Rapido 127026 MIL 3800cuft Covered Hopper in HO Scale, specifically the CPR Canadian Pacific #382614, is back for a third time! It comes with new road numbers and paint schemes. This model aims to replace the incorrect 4550 cu.ft. covered hopper car models on layouts and displays. It features all the great aspects of the last run, like sharp lettering and laser - straight etched roofwalks. The prototype cars were made to carry bulk commodities such as powdered minerals, industrial chemicals, cement, and potash. They have a 100 - ton capacity with four hopper compartments (3800 - 3850 cubic feet) and either 4 round or continuous trough hatches. Built by major Canadian car builders, these cars have traveled across Canada and the contiguous US. Besides big carriers like Canadian National and Canadian Pacific, many cars were built for leasing companies and are still in use. The Rapido model is scaled from manufacturer drawings and has alternative parts for different car constructions. The Rapido Trains HO scale Canadian 3800 cu.ft. Covered Hoppers have features like round - or trough - hatch design, correct Dofasco S - 2 100 - ton trucks, two body variations, three brake equipment variations, etched running boards, factory - installed air pipes, finely moulded plastic parts, and full air piping and brake details.

Using your Rapido HO Scale 3800cuft Covered Hopper is easy. Just place it on your model train track like you would with any other train car. When setting up your layout, you can choose different road numbers and paint schemes to add variety. Be careful when handling the model to avoid damaging the delicate parts like the etched running boards and brake crossover platform. To maintain your covered hopper, keep it in a dry place away from dust. If it gets dirty, you can use a soft, dry cloth to gently wipe it. Don't use any harsh chemicals or cleaners as they might damage the paint or plastic parts. Regularly check the coupler cut levers and air pipes to make sure they're in good working condition. That way, your Rapido covered hopper will look great and run smoothly on your model train layout for a long time.