Walthers Proto 920-105236 50' Evan Coil Car - BNSF Railway #534000 (Round Hood, Boxcar Red, Wedge Logo) HO Scale

The WalthersProto 50' Evans Cushion Coil Car in HO scale is a must - have for any railway layout enthusiast. It's designed to speed up the loading and unloading process while safeguarding large steel coils during transit. This car adds a touch of steel traffic to your HO layout. Key features include: a one - time production of these road numbers with limited stock, so order now! Based on cars used from the 1970s to the early 2000s, it can carry large steel coils for auto, appliance, and food packaging industries. It comes with matching, removable hoods in angled, round, and glass fiber styles, complete with lifting and stacking brackets. The car is fully assembled, featuring etched metal walkways, grab irons, an underframe cushioning device, and separate brake gear. Its detailed body has a V - shaped load cradle and separate restraints. A heavy die - cast metal frame enhances performance. It rides on 100 - ton roller - bearing trucks with correct 36' RP - 25 metal wheelsets and Proto MAX metal knuckle couplers. You can easily detail your coil cars with the separately - sold Cornerstone Steel Coil Load. It's perfect for use with the Walthers Steel and Auto Industry Series!

Using this WalthersProto coil car is easy. First, decide which style of the removable hood (angled, round, or glass fiber) you want to use and attach it using the lifting and stacking brackets. When it comes to loading, place your steel coils carefully in the V - shaped load cradle and secure them with the separate restraints. If you have the Cornerstone Steel Coil Load, it can be added in minutes to make your car look even more realistic. As for maintenance, keep it clean from dust and debris regularly. You can use a soft brush to clean the etched metal walkways and grab irons. Check the Proto MAX metal knuckle couplers for any signs of wear and tear. When storing the car, make sure it's in a dry place to prevent rust on the metal parts, especially the heavy die - cast metal frame and the 36' RP - 25 metal wheelsets. Also, be gentle when handling the car to avoid damaging the delicate parts like the brake gear and underframe cushioning device.