Otter Valley 60013 NSC 64 Ft 6000 Cubic Gondola HS - NMPX/ Niagara Metals #2352 HO Scale

This is an Otter Valley Railroad exclusive HO scale NSC 64 Ft 6000 Cubic Gondola HS - NMPX/ Niagara Metals #2352. Note that the picture might show a different road number. The NSC 6000 Gondola is widely used in the scrap and metal industries, running between scrap yards, resellers, and steel plants. You can spot these cars all over North America, whether in unit trains or manifest train services. Post 2018 era model. It features accurate ends and sloting based on field measurements. There are different offset slots for 7 - rung and 8 - rung ladder cars. The all - new model is designed using industry sources and field measurements. It has a correct size air reservoir and brake levers in the release position. It comes with metal wheels, coupler cut bars, and correct air hoses. The knuckle coupler ensures a good connection. Separately applied ladders add to the details. The underbody is fully detailed. There's a near - scale size draft gear box with specialized cushion detail. The painting and lettering are crisp, just like the prototype. Rotating wheel caps have appropriate Bremco or Timken branding where needed.

Using this Otter Valley HO scale gondola is easy. Just connect it to your train using the knuckle coupler. It can be used in both unit trains and manifest train services all over North America for scrap and metal transportation. When handling, be careful with the separately applied ladders as they can be delicate. For maintenance, regularly check the metal wheels for smooth rotation. Clean the air hoses and coupler cut bars to ensure proper connection. If the rotating wheel caps seem loose, gently tighten them. Keep the model in a dry place to prevent any damage to the painting and lettering.