The Rapido 169013A HO scale AutoFlood III Coal Hopper, specifically the GGPX - GATX #1795 model, is a must - have for model train collectors. Note that the picture might show a different road number. Coal, often called 'Black Diamonds', is most efficiently transported by rail, and the AutoFlood III rapid discharge hopper car is at the forefront of this. Since 2004, thousands of these all - aluminum prototype cars have been produced and have traveled all over North America. You're likely to see them in modern coal trains, considering the millions of tons of coal mined and hauled annually. This 4200 cubic foot exterior post prototype is a rapid discharge car. It can unload its payload in seconds through the bottom bay doors. It can also be equipped with a rotary coupler, as indicated by the color blocks at the car's end, for either bottom or rotary unloading depending on the destination's infrastructure. The Rapido Trains HO scale AutoFlood III Coal Hopper comes with amazing features. It has a die - cast frame and floor for the right weight, full interior rivet and K - member details, super - detailed end cages with separate air and brake piping, Barber S - 2 100 - ton Trucks with metal wheels, highly - detailed outlet gates in the hopper bays, etched and see - through end cross - over platforms, full end detail with uncoupling levers, factory - installed separate grab irons, accurate paint and lettering, a removable coal load, and multiple road numbers for each scheme.

Using this Rapido HO scale AutoFlood III Coal Hopper is a breeze. First, you can easily set it on your model train track. If you want to load it, simply place the removable coal load inside the hopper bays. When it's time to unload, you can simulate the rapid discharge through the bottom bay doors. For unloading at different types of destinations, check the color blocks at the end of the car to see if the rotary coupler is in place. Here are some things to keep in mind. Be gentle when handling the model to avoid damaging the delicate details like the separate grab irons and the etched end cross - over platforms. Also, don't expose it to extreme temperatures or humidity as it can affect the paint and the overall quality. For maintenance, use a soft, dry cloth to gently clean the surface of the hopper. If there's dust inside the interior details, you can use a small, soft - bristled brush to carefully remove it. This will help keep your model looking great and in good working condition for a long time.