Relive the golden age of model railroading with our easy - to - build 40’ 70 - Ton 4 - Bay Open Hopper. Just grab a Phillips screwdriver and some glue, and you'll have it assembled in minutes. These Kit Classics™ freight cars are ideal for passing on the joy of model railroading to the next generation. Product Details: - New roadname and multiple road numbers. - Simple assembly with a small Phillips screwdriver and glue. - Finely cast details like stirrup steps, end ladders, grab irons, underbody, and brake system. - Molded interior with rivets and side - wall bracing. - Separately applied handbrake wheel. - One - piece detailed Bettendorf trucks. - 33” Machined metal wheels with accurately profiled .110” wide wheel tread. - Plastic semi - scale Type E knuckle couplers, Kadee compatible. - Body - mounted coupler box for Kadee whisker couplers. - Weighted to industry standards. - Operates on Code 70, 83, and 100 rail. - Safe packaging for the assembled model. - Minimum radius of 18”. In 1926, the Car Construction Committee of the American Railroad Association (ARA) designed this 70 - Ton self - clearing hopper car. Built with many standards, it shared features with the 50 - Ton car. Over ten thousand were made for 7 railroads between 1926 - 1930, and many lasted into the 1960s, even finding second - hand owners.

Using this 40' 70 - Ton 4 - Bay Open Hopper Kit is a breeze. First, gather a Phillips screwdriver and some glue. Take your time to assemble all the parts carefully, following the details on each piece. When you're done, your model will be ready to run on Code 70, 83, or 100 rail, as long as the track has a minimum radius of 18 inches. Here are some things to keep in mind. Be gentle when handling the small parts like the stirrup steps and grab irons to avoid breakage. Also, when attaching the handbrake wheel, make sure it's secure. For maintenance, regularly check the wheels for any dirt or debris. You can use a soft brush to clean them. If the couplers seem a bit stiff, you can use a small amount of lubricant to make them work smoothly. And when you're not using the model, store it in the provided packaging to keep it safe.