Otter Valley 60045 NSC 64 Ft 6000 Cubic Gondola HS - XRMX #2209 HO Scale

This is an Otter Valley Railroad exclusive HO scale model, the NSC 64 Ft 6000 Cubic Gondola HS - XRMX #2209. Note that the picture might show a different road number. The NSC 6000 Gondola is widely used in the scrap and metal industries, traveling between scrap yards, resellers, and steel plants. You can spot these cars all over North America, whether in unit train or manifest train service. This post - 2018 era model has many great features. It has accurate ends and sloting based on real - world measurements. There are different offset slots for 7 - rung and 8 - rung ladder cars. The model is newly designed using industry sources and field data. It comes with the correct size air reservoir and brake levers in the release position, metal wheels, coupler cut bars, and proper air hoses. The knuckle coupler, separately applied ladders, and fully detailed underbody add to its realism. There's also a near - scale size draft gear box with specialized cushion detail. The painting and lettering are crisp, following the prototype, and it has rotating wheel caps with appropriate Bremco or Timken branding.

Using this Otter Valley HO scale gondola model is easy. You can place it on your model train tracks to create a realistic scrap and metal transportation scene. It can be used in both unit train and manifest train setups. When handling the model, be gentle with the separately applied ladders and other small parts to avoid damage. For maintenance, use a soft, dry cloth to clean the model regularly. Keep it away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures to prevent the paint and lettering from fading or warping. If you need to move the model, hold it by the sturdier parts like the body to avoid breaking the wheels or couplers.