Step into the golden age of model railroading with our ScaleTrains SXT1209 E - Erie #39107 40’ 70 - Ton 4 - Bay Open Hopper Kit in classic HO scale. Note that the picture might show a different road number. This easy - to - build kit only requires a Phillips screwdriver, glue, and just a few minutes to assemble. Our Kit Classics™ freight cars are ideal for passing on this timeless hobby to the next generation of model railroaders. The product comes with many great features. It has a brand - new roadname and multiple road numbers. You can easily assemble it with a small Phillips screwdriver and glue. The details are amazing, including finely cast stirrup steps, end ladders, grab irons, underbody and brake system. The interior has molded details with rivets and side wall bracing, and there's a separately applied handbrake wheel. It also features one - piece detailed Bettendorf trucks, 33” machined metal wheels with an accurately profiled .110” wide wheel tread. The plastic semi - scale Type E knuckle couplers are Kadee compatible, and the body - mounted coupler box can accept Kadee whisker couplers. The car is weighted to industry standards, operates on Code 70, 83 and 100 rail, and its packaging safely stores the model when assembled. It has a minimum radius of 18”. The 70 - Ton self - clearing hopper car was designed by the Car Construction Committee of the American Railroad Association (ARA) in 1926, sharing common features with the 50 - Ton car. Over ten thousand of these cars were built for 7 different railroads between 1926 and 1930, and many lasted into the 1960s.

Using this model train hopper kit is a breeze. First, gather a Phillips screwdriver and some glue. Then, follow the included instructions to put the pieces together. It won't take you long to finish the assembly. When operating the hopper on your model railroad, make sure the track is clean and smooth. The hopper is designed to work on Code 70, 83, and 100 rail, but always check the track compatibility. For maintenance, you can use a soft brush to clean the wheels and other parts regularly. Avoid using harsh chemicals as they may damage the plastic or metal components. When not in use, store the assembled model in the provided packaging to keep it safe. Also, be careful when handling the small parts like the stirrup steps and grab irons to prevent them from breaking.