Otter Valley 6412 NSC 64 Ft 6400 CuFt Scrap and Trash Gondola - AIMX #14189 N Scale

This is an exclusive Otter Valley N Scale 6412 NSC gondola, AIMX #14189. The picture might show a different road number. The 64Ft NSC gondola is great for the construction and waste disposal industries, hauling waste to transfer sites. It's also used for transporting light - medium density steel and other scrap materials from scrapers to end - users. You can spot these cars all over North America in unit or manifest train services, suitable for post - 2000 eras. The model features accurate ends and sloting based on real - world measurements. It has different offset slots for 7 - rung and 8 - rung ladder cars. Designed using industry sources and field data, it comes with a correctly sized air reservoir and brake levers in the release position. It has metal wheels, coupler cut bars, and proper air hoses. The Microtrains type knuckle coupler, separately applied ladders, and a fully detailed underbody make it stand out. The near - scale draft gear box has specialized cushion details, and the painting and lettering are crisp as per the prototype. Wheels have appropriate Bremco or Timken components.

Using this Otter Valley N Scale gondola is easy. Just place it on your model train tracks like you would with other cars. When setting up your train, connect it to other cars using the Microtrains type knuckle coupler. You can use it in both unit and manifest train services to create a realistic post - 2000 era setup. Remember, the picture might show a different road number than the one you receive. For maintenance, keep it clean. You can use a soft brush to remove dust from the wheels, underbody, and other parts. Avoid using harsh chemicals as they might damage the paint or the details. If the couplers or other moving parts seem stiff, a little bit of light lubricant can help them work smoothly. Store it in a dry place to prevent rusting of the metal parts like the wheels and coupler cut bars.