Otter Valley 6420 NSC 64 Ft 6400 CuFt Scrap and Trash Gondola - OAKX #31 N Scale

This is an exclusive Otter Valley product - the N Scale OAKX #31 64 Ft 6400 CuFt Scrap and Trash Gondola. The picture might show a different road number. The NSC 64Ft Gondola is widely used in construction and waste disposal industries to transport waste to transfer sites. It's also used to haul light - to - medium density steel and other scrapping materials. You can see these cars all over North America in unit or manifest train service, mainly for post - 2000 eras. Model features include accurate ends and sloting, different offset slots for 7 - rung and 8 - rung ladder cars, a newly designed model based on industry sources and field measurements, correct - sized air reservoirs 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 according to the prototype. Wheels have appropriate Bremco or Timken as needed.

Using this Otter Valley scrap and trash gondola model is easy. You can place it on your N - scale train tracks and run it as part of your unit or manifest train. It's suitable for representing post - 2000 train operations. When handling the model, be gentle as it has some delicate parts like the separately applied ladders. To maintain it, clean the metal wheels regularly with a soft cloth to keep them running smoothly. Also, check the couplers from time to time to ensure they are in good condition for proper connection with other train cars. Avoid exposing the model to extreme temperatures or humidity, as this can damage the paint and the structure.