Walthers 910-6752 73'3 Wood Chip Hopper ATSF Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe #165020 HO Scale

Walthers presents the 910 - 6752 HO scale 73'3 wood chip hopper for the ATSF Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe #165020. Note that the picture might show a different road number. Wood chips, among the lightest loads transported by rail, need large cars. These WalthersMainline Greenville 7000 - cubic foot woodchip hoppers are a great addition to your HO operations. They're back due to high demand and come with awesome features: a one - time run of these road numbers (order now as quantity is limited), prototypes in service since the early 1970s, designed for moving woodchips from sawmills to paper mills, prototypical interior bracing, authentic door latch details, detailed brake gear, a heavy die - cast metal underframe, 100 - ton trucks with correct 36' turned metal RP - 25 wheels, and Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers.

Using this wood chip hopper is easy. Just connect it to your HO scale train using the Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers. You can load it up with small wood chip models to add a realistic touch to your layout. When handling the hopper, be gentle to avoid damaging the detailed brake gear, door latch details, and interior bracing. To keep it in good shape, clean it regularly with a soft, dry cloth. Store it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent any damage to the paint or the heavy die - cast metal underframe. Also, make sure the 100 - ton trucks and the 36' turned metal RP - 25 wheels are free from dust and debris for smooth movement.