Walthers Mainline presents the 910 - 7869 Alcan UNPX #121414 59 - foot Cylindrical Hopper in HO scale. These vivid models are perfect for creating a complete unit train. They're designed to move grain and various bulk loads. Introduced in 1972 for grain and potash handling, they're based on National Steel Car prototypes with a 4550 - cubic - foot cargo capacity. Over the years, they've sported a wide range of colorful paint and lettering. You can still spot them all across North America today. These well - detailed, fully assembled hoppers are affordably priced, making it a breeze to expand your fleet. Key features include: a one - time run of these road numbers (order now as quantity is limited), a model of a National Steel Car 4550 - cubic - foot car, ready - to - run assembly, thousands in North American grain and potash service since 1972, appropriate trough or round loading hatches, four different car numbers for each roadname, see - through running boards, detailed brake gear, roof hatches and end ladders, correct 36' RP - 25 metal wheelsets, and Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers.

Using this Walthers 59 - foot Cylindrical Hopper is easy. It comes fully assembled, so you can just put it on your HO - scale model train track and start running it right away. When you're setting up your unit train, choose from the four different car numbers for each roadname to add variety. To maintain it, regularly check the wheelsets. Make sure the 36' RP - 25 metal wheels are clean and spin freely. The Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers should also be inspected to ensure they connect well with other cars. When not in use, store it in a dry place to prevent rusting. Since it's a limited - quantity item, handle it with care to keep it in good condition for your long - term model train collection.