Otter Valley 64006 NSC 64 Ft 6400 CuFt Scrap and Trash Gondola - AIMX #14067 HO Scale

This is an HO scale Otter Valley Railroad 64006 NSC scrap and trash gondola, AIMX #14067. The picture might show a different road number. It's an exclusive from Otter Valley! This 64 - foot gondola is mainly used in construction and waste disposal, hauling waste to transfer sites. It's also great for transporting light - to - medium density steel and other scrapping materials. You can spot these cars all over North America in unit or manifest trains. Post - 2000 era model with many cool features: accurate ends and sloting from field measurements, different offset slots for 7 - rung and 8 - rung ladder cars, newly designed using industry sources and field data, correct - sized air reservoir and brake levers in release position, metal wheels, coupler cut bars and proper air hoses, knuckle coupler, separately applied ladders, fully detailed underbody, near - scale draft gear box with special cushion detail, crisp painting and lettering like the prototype, and rotating roller - bearing wheel caps with appropriate Bremco or Timken.

Using this HO scale scrap and trash gondola is easy. You can place it on your model train track and use it to simulate waste hauling or material transportation in your model railway setup. When handling, be gentle to avoid damaging the delicate parts like the ladders and coupler. To maintain it, clean the metal wheels regularly with a soft cloth to ensure smooth running. Check the coupler and air hoses occasionally to make sure they are in good condition. Store it in a dry and dust - free place when not in use to keep the painting and lettering looking sharp.