Walthers 910-49034 Trinity 4750 Covered Hopper C&NW Chicago & North Western #178123 HO Scale

Enhance your HO freight car fleet with the WalthersMainline 57' Trinity 4750 3-Bay Covered Hopper! This unique model, based on prototypes by Trinity Industries since the 90s and still in service, offers amazing features. It's a one-time run of these roadnumbers, so order now as quantities are limited. Prototypes were introduced in 1990 and thousands are still in use today. It has a clerestory-style roof, late Trinity-style jacking pads and pulling tabs, 1990s-era square cornered roof hatches, detailed hopper gates with vibrator brackets and outlets. Ideal for serving Cornerstone(R) grain elevators (sold separately), it comes with 100-ton trucks, correct 36' RP-25 turned metal wheelsets, and Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers.

Using this Walthers HO Scale covered hopper is easy. Just place it on your model train track like you would with any other freight car. You can connect it to your train using the Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers. It's perfect for transporting virtual goods to the Cornerstone(R) grain elevators. When it comes to maintenance, keep it clean. You can use a soft brush to remove dust from the roof, hopper gates, and wheels. Check the couplers regularly to make sure they're working properly. If you notice any loose parts, handle them gently and make any necessary adjustments. Also, store it in a dry place to prevent rust on the metal parts like the wheels and couplers.