Otter Valley 60011 NSC 64 Ft 6000 Cubic Gondola HS - AIMX #20372 HO Scale

Discover the Otter Valley Railroad's exclusive HO scale 64-foot 6000 cubic gondola car, AIMX #20372. Please note that the picture might show a different road number. This gondola is widely used in the scrap and metal industries, traveling between scrap yards, resellers, and steel plants. You can spot these cars all over North America, whether in unit trains or manifest train services. This post-2018 era model comes with amazing features. It has accurate ends and slotting based on real - world measurements. There are different offset slots for 7 - rung and 8 - rung ladder cars. The model is newly designed using industry sources and field data. It has the correct size air reservoir and brake levers in the release position. Metal wheels, coupler cut bars, and proper air hoses are included. A knuckle coupler adds to its authenticity. Separately applied ladders and a fully detailed underbody make it a great collectible. The near - scale size draft gear box has specialized cushion details. The painting and lettering are crisp, just like the real thing. And it has rotating wheel caps with appropriate Bremco or Timken branding where needed.

Using this Otter Valley HO scale gondola model is a breeze. Simply place it on your model train tracks and let it roll with your other cars. When handling, be gentle to avoid any damage to the delicate parts like the separately applied ladders. For maintenance, use a soft, dry cloth to clean the body and wheels regularly. If there's dust in hard - to - reach areas, you can use a small, soft - bristled brush. Store the gondola in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent the paint and lettering from fading. Make sure to check the couplers periodically to ensure they're working properly for smooth connections with other cars.