Otter Valley 60038 NSC 64 Ft 6000 Cubic Gondola HS - MWCX #102874 HO Scale

Discover the Otter Valley Railroad's exclusive HO scale NSC 64 ft 6000 cubic high-side gondola car, MWCX #102874. The picture might show a different road number. This gondola is widely used in the scrap and metal industries, traveling between scrap yards, resellers, and steel plants. You can spot these cars all across North America, whether in unit or manifest train services. Post-2018 era model features include accurate ends and slotting from field measurements, different offset slots for 7-rung and 8-rung ladder cars, a brand-new design based on industry sources and field data, correct-size air reservoirs and brake levers in the release position, metal wheels, coupler cut bars and proper air hoses, a knuckle coupler, separately applied ladders, a fully detailed underbody, a near-scale draft gear box with specialized cushion detail, crisp painting and lettering as per the prototype, and rotating wheel caps with appropriate Bremco or Timken branding.

Using this HO scale Otter Valley gondola model is easy. Just place it on your model train track and enjoy watching it roll along with your other trains. When handling the model, be gentle to avoid any damage to the delicate parts like the ladders and coupler. To keep it looking its best, use a soft, dry cloth to dust it regularly. If there are stubborn marks, you can use a mild cleaning solution on a cloth, but make sure to test it on a small, hidden area first. Store the model in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent the paint from fading. And always be careful when connecting and disconnecting it from other cars to avoid bending the coupler.