FVM 10066 Trinity RD-4 Coal Hopper, C&NW Chicago & NorthWestern #880001 Fox Valley Models N Scale

The Fox Valley Models N Scale FVM 10066 Trinity RD-4 Coal Hopper, C&NW Chicago & NorthWestern #880001 is a high - quality model. Note that the picture might show a different road number. The Trinity RD - 4 Coal hopper is a modern 4200 - cubic - foot car built from the mid - 1990s and still in use today. Railroads and public utilities use these aluminum hoppers in unit trains to transport coal from fields to power plants or export ports. This FVM RD - 4 Hopper for C&NW comes with new road numbers, spanning from 1994 to the present. The series 880000 - 880249 was built from April to May 1994. It's fully assembled with a detailed plastic body and a die - cast weight with interior detail. It has modeler - applied interior braces and a removable coal load. The detailed free - rolling trucks have 36” machined metal wheels. The body - mounted operating knuckle couplers are Micro - Trains® compatible. The printing and lettering are clear even under magnification. It's weighted to industry standards for reliable operation and can operate on Code 55, 70, and 80 rail. It comes in a clear jewel - box packaging for safe storage. The minimum radius is 9 ¾” and the recommended radius is 11”. Coal has been transported by train since the start of railroads. These modern hoppers are a result of the evolution from early wood and composite cars. The Trinity RD - 4, with its high capacity and low weight, is a great choice for model train enthusiasts.

Using your Fox Valley Models N Scale FVM 10066 C&NW Trinity RD - 4 Coal Hopper is easy. First, place it on your track with a radius of at least 9 ¾ inches, though 11 inches is recommended. It can run on Code 55, 70, and 80 rail. You can connect it to other cars using the body - mounted operating knuckle couplers that are compatible with Micro - Trains®. You can add or remove the coal load as you like. When it comes to maintenance, keep it clean. You can gently wipe the plastic body with a soft cloth. Check the wheels regularly to make sure they roll freely. If the lettering gets dirty, you can use a mild cleaner to clean it carefully. Store it in the provided clear jewel - box packaging when not in use to protect it from dust and damage. And remember, the picture might show a different road number, so don't be surprised if your model has a different one.