Walthers Proto 920-105254 50' Evan Coil Car - Norfolk Southern #168339 (Round Hoods, gray, black, Protect II Markings) HO Scale

The WalthersProto 920 - 105254 50' Evans Cushion Coil Car in HO scale is a must - have for adding steel traffic to your layout. It's designed to protect large steel coils during transit while speeding up loading and unloading. This car comes with updated tooling and removable angled, round or glass fiber hoods. Key features include: a limited - quantity one - time run of these road numbers; being based on cars in service from the 1970s to the early 2000s; carrying large steel coils for automobiles, appliances, and food packaging; having matching, removable hoods with lifting and stacking brackets; being fully assembled with etched metal walkways, grab irons, underframe cushioning device, and separate brake gear; a detailed body with V - shaped load cradle and separate restraints; a heavy die - cast metal frame for better performance; 100 - ton roller - bearing trucks; correct 36' RP - 25 metal wheelsets; Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers. You can detail your coil cars quickly with the separately - sold Cornerstone Steel Coil Load (#933 - 1499). It's perfect for use with the Walthers Steel and Auto Industry Series!

Using this WalthersProto 50' Evans Cushion Coil Car is easy. First, decide which type of removable hood (angled, round or glass fiber) you want to use and attach it using the lifting and stacking brackets. You can load large steel coils into the V - shaped load cradle and secure them with the separate restraints. The car is fully assembled, so you can directly place it on your HO layout. When using it with the separately - sold Cornerstone Steel Coil Load, it only takes minutes to add details. As for maintenance, keep it clean. Wipe it gently with a soft cloth to remove dust. Check the wheelsets and couplers regularly to ensure smooth operation. If there are any loose parts, tighten them carefully. Also, since it's a limited - quantity item, handle it with care to avoid damage.