Otter Valley 64072 NSC 64 Ft 6400 CuFt Scrap and Trash Gondola - Early CWSX #140020 HO Scale

The Otter Valley Railroad presents this exclusive HO scale NSC 64 Ft 6400 CuFt Scrap and Trash Gondola, Early CWSX #140020. The picture might show a different road number. This gondola is widely used in construction and waste disposal, hauling waste to transfer sites. It also transports light - to medium - density steel and other scrap materials. You can see these cars across North America in unit or manifest trains. Post 2000 era. Model features include accurate ends and sloting from field measurements, different offset slots for 7 - rung and 8 - rung ladder cars, a newly designed model using industry and field data, correct - sized air reservoir and brake levers in release position, metal wheels, coupler cut bars and proper air hoses, knuckle couplers, 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 roller - bearing wheel caps with appropriate Bremco or Timken.

Using this HO scale Otter Valley gondola is easy. You can place it on your model train track and use it to simulate waste hauling or scrap material transportation in your model railway layout. When handling the model, be gentle as the separately applied ladders and small parts can be fragile. To keep it in good condition, regularly clean the metal wheels with a soft, dry cloth to prevent dust build - up. Also, avoid exposing the model to extreme temperatures or high humidity, as this can damage the paint and lettering. If you need to store it, place it in a protective case to prevent scratches and dents.