This HO scale model is the Rapido 50055A PGE - Pacific Great Eastern #9416, presented in the as - delivered black color. It's a 52' 6 Canadian Mill Gondola. Note that the picture might show a different road number. These 52’6” mill gondolas were produced from 1943 through the 1950s for several Canadian railways, built in large numbers by National Steel Car and Eastern Car Company. They were used in general service across the US and Canada well into the 1980s, and some are still in company service today. Our model precisely captures the prototype's details. It features delicate Z (Zed/Zee) bracing or hat channel ribs, separate wire grab irons, positionable drop ends, and ratchet - style hand brakes. The die - cast metal floor adds weight for smooth operation, and the interior has full rivet and tie - down details. Three types of 70 - ton trucks are available. It comes fully decorated and assembled with factory - installed grab irons, a fully detailed underbody, and magnetic metal knuckle couplers at the right height. There are multiple car numbers per scheme, all new with no duplicates from previous runs.

Using your HO scale 52' 6 Canadian Mill Gondola model is easy. Just place it on your model train track and let it roll. You can adjust the positionable drop ends as you like to add a more realistic touch. When handling the model, be gentle with the delicate parts like the wire grab irons and the Z - bracing. Avoid dropping the model to prevent damage. For maintenance, you can use a soft, dry cloth to clean the exterior. If there's some dust inside, you can use a small, soft - bristled brush to clean the interior rivet and tie - down details. Check the trucks and wheels regularly to make sure they roll freely. If the couplers seem loose or misaligned, you can carefully adjust them to ensure proper connection with other cars. Store the model in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to keep its colors and details looking great.