Otter Valley 64084 NSC 64 Ft 6400 CuFt Scrap and Trash Gondola - Middle CWSX #140068 HO Scale

Discover the Otter Valley Railroad's exclusive HO scale NSC 64 Ft 6400 CuFt Scrap and Trash Gondola, Middle CWSX #140068. The picture might show a different road number. This gondola is a key player in construction and waste disposal, hauling waste to transfer sites. It's also great for transporting light - to - medium density steel and other scrap materials. You can spot these cars across North America in unit or manifest trains, mainly after 2000. Model features include accurate ends and sloting, different offset slots for 7 - rung and 8 - rung ladder cars, a brand - new design based on industry sources and field measurements. It has a correctly sized air reservoir and brake levers in the release position, metal wheels, coupler cut bars, correct 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 roller - bearing wheel caps with appropriate Bremco or Timken branding.

Using this Otter Valley HO scale gondola is easy. You can place it on your model train tracks just like any other car in your collection. It can be used to simulate waste - hauling scenarios in your construction or waste - disposal themed model train layouts, or for transporting steel and scrap materials. When handling the gondola, be gentle with the separately applied ladders and other delicate parts to avoid breakage. To maintain it, you can use a soft, dry cloth to wipe off any dust that accumulates. Periodically check the rotating roller - bearing wheel caps and the knuckle coupler to ensure they are moving freely. If you notice any loose parts, you can use a small amount of appropriate glue to secure them. Keep it in a dry and dust - free place when not in use.