Otter Valley 60048 NSC 64 Ft 6000 Cubic Gondola HS - AIMX #21015 HO Scale

Check out this Otter Valley Railroad HO Scale NSC 64 Ft 6000 Cubic Gondola HS - AIMX #21015. Note that the picture might show a different road number. This gondola is an Otter Valley exclusive! It's used in the scrap and metal industries, running between scrap yards, resellers, and steel plants. You can spot these cars all over North America, whether in unit trains or manifest trains, after 2018. The model has great features. It has accurate ends and sloting based on real - world measurements. There are different offset slots for 7 - rung and 8 - rung ladder cars. It's a brand - new model designed using industry sources and field data. It comes with the right - sized air reservoir and brake levers in the release position. The wheels are made of metal. It has coupler cut bars, correct air hoses, and a knuckle coupler. The ladders are separately applied, and the underbody is fully detailed. The near - scale 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 markings.

Using this Otter Valley HO Scale gondola is easy. Just place it on your model train tracks and let it roll! You can use it in a unit train or mix it with other cars in a manifest train. When handling the gondola, be gentle with the separately applied ladders and knuckle coupler to avoid damage. For maintenance, clean the metal wheels regularly with a soft, dry cloth to keep them rolling smoothly. Check the brake levers and air hoses from time to time to make sure they're in good condition. If you notice any loose parts, use a small amount of glue to secure them. Keep the gondola in a dry place to prevent rust on the metal parts.