Check out this Rapido 169013A HO scale AutoFlood III Coal Hopper, specifically the GGPX - GATX #1801. Note that the picture might show a different road number. The AutoFlood III rapid - discharge hopper car is a game - changer for coal transportation. Starting production in 2004, thousands of these all - aluminum body prototypes have traveled across North America. With tons of coal mined and hauled each year, you're likely to spot one in modern coal trains. This 4200 - cubic - foot exterior post prototype can unload its payload in seconds through bottom bay doors. It can also be set up for bottom or rotary unloading depending on the destination's infrastructure, as indicated by color blocks on the car ends. The Rapido Trains HO scale model has amazing features. It has a die - cast frame and floor for the right weight, full interior details like rivets and K - members, 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 see - through end cross - over platforms, full end details including 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 easy. You can simply place it on your model train track and start using it in your layout. If you want to unload the coal, you can imagine opening the bottom bay doors just like the real - life prototype. When handling the model, be careful not to drop it as the detailed parts like the grab irons and end cages can break easily. For maintenance, you can use a soft brush to clean the dust off the model. If the paint starts to chip, you can use a small - tipped paintbrush and matching paint to touch it up. Store the model in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to keep the paint and details in good condition. Also, when you're not using the removable coal load, store it separately to prevent it from getting lost.