Walthers Proto 106158 55' Evans 4780 Covered Hopper Farmers Co-op Association USLX #26720 (St. Edwards, Nebraska; orange, black) HO Scale

Enhance your HO railroad's grain traffic with a fleet of WalthersProto 55' Evans 4780 Covered Hoppers. First introduced in 1977 and still in great use today, these hoppers can handle all kinds of grains and dried distiller's grains for animal feed. They're fully assembled and ready to go right away. Here are the key features: one-time run of these road numbers, so order now as the quantity is limited; factory-installed grab irons; see-through etched-metal walkways and end platforms; correct side braces and separate vibrator brackets on hopper bays; excellent paint and lettering; ultra-smooth rolling 36' RP-25 turned wheelsets; and Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers. Note that the picture might show a different road number.

Using your WalthersProto 55' Evans 4780 Covered Hopper is easy. Just place it on your HO scale railroad track and it's ready to start moving grain. It comes fully assembled, so no need for complicated setup. When handling it, be gentle to avoid any damage to the factory - installed grab irons and the delicate etched - metal walkways. For maintenance, regularly check the wheelsets to make sure they roll smoothly. You can clean them with a soft cloth if they get dirty. Also, keep an eye on the Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers to ensure proper connection with other train cars. Since it's a limited - quantity item, handle it with care to enjoy it for a long time.