Walthers 910-56305 7000CF Wood Chip Hopper ASAB Atlanta & St. Andrews Bay #1778 HO Scale

Walthers Mainline presents the 910 - 56305 Greenville 7000CF Wood Chip Hopper for the Atlanta & St. Andrews Bay Line, #1778 in HO Scale. Wood chips, being one of the lightest loads transported by rail, need large - sized cars. With these WalthersMainline Greenville hoppers, it's a breeze to include them in your HO - scale operations. These models are back by popular demand and come with awesome features: Limited - quantity one - time run of these road numbers, so order now! Prototypes have been in service since the early 1970s and are still in use today. Specially designed for moving woodchips from sawmills to paper mills. They have prototypical interior bracing, authentic door latch details, and detailed brake gear. The heavy die - cast metal underframe provides stability. 100 - ton trucks are equipped with correct 36' turned metal RP - 25 wheels, and Proto MAX(TM) magnetic metal knuckle couplers ensure smooth connections.

Using this Walthers wood chip hopper is easy. First, place it on your HO - scale track. You can load it with small wood - chip - like materials to mimic real - world operations. When it comes to moving it around your layout, the Proto MAX(TM) magnetic metal knuckle couplers make it simple to connect and disconnect from other train cars. As for maintenance, keep it clean from dust and debris. You can use a soft brush to gently clean the body, wheels, and couplers. Be careful not to apply too much pressure on the detailed parts like the door latches and brake gear. Store it in a dry place to prevent any rusting on the metal parts. If you notice any loose parts, you can use a small amount of glue to fix them, but make sure not to get glue on areas where it's not needed as it may affect the functionality. With proper care, this hopper will last you a long time and add a great touch to your HO - scale collection.