Otter Valley 6409 NSC 64 Ft 6400 CuFt Scrap and Trash Gondola - AIMX #14114 N Scale

This is an Otter Valley exclusive N Scale scrap and trash gondola, AIMX #14114. The picture might show a different road number. The 64Ft NSC gondola is widely used in construction and waste disposal industries to haul waste to transfer sites. It's also great for carrying light - to medium - density steel and other scrapping materials. You can spot these cars all over North America in unit or manifest train services, and it's for the post - 2000 era. The model features accurate ends and sloting from field measurements, different offset slots for 7 - rung and 8 - rung ladder cars. It's a brand - new design based on industry sources and field data. It has the correct size air reservoir and brake levers in the release position, metal wheels, coupler cut bars, correct air hoses, Microtrains type Knuckle couplers, separately applied ladders, a fully detailed underbody, a near - scale draft gear box with specialized cushion detail, and crisp painting and lettering like the prototype. The wheels have appropriate Bremco or Timken components where needed.

Using this Otter Valley N Scale gondola is easy. You can use it to create realistic train setups, especially for construction and waste - related scenes. Just place it on your train tracks and let it carry the scrap and trash or steel materials in your model railway. When handling, be gentle to avoid damaging the separately applied ladders or other delicate parts. For maintenance, keep it clean by using a soft brush to remove dust regularly. If you notice any loose parts like the couplers or wheels, you can carefully tighten them. Store it in a dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent the paint and lettering from fading.