Bowser 42806 70-Ton 2-Bay Ballast Hopper with Side Chutes (Ballast Gates) - Detroit, Toledo & Ironton 85017 (Built 7-53, black, large DT&I) HO Scale

The Bowser HO Scale 70-Ton 2-Bay Ballast Hopper with Side Chutes (Ballast Gates) is a great addition to your railroad. It represents Detroit, Toledo & Ironton 85017, built in July 1953, in a sleek black color with a large DT&I logo. The picture might show a different road number. These ready-to-run hoppers are perfect for work train service. They feature accurate molded details, free-rolling trucks with metal wheels, and magnetic knuckle couplers. With authentic decoration and multiple road numbers per road name, they fit well in any diesel-era freight train.

Using this Bowser HO Scale ballast hopper is easy. Just place it on your railroad tracks, and it's ready to be part of your freight train. When operating, make sure the tracks are clean and smooth for the free-rolling trucks to move easily. As for maintenance, you can gently clean the metal wheels with a soft cloth to keep them in good condition. Avoid exposing the hopper to extreme temperatures or humidity as it might damage the paint or the molded details. And always handle it carefully to prevent any breakage of the magnetic knuckle couplers.