Otter Valley 64110 NSC 64 Ft 6400 CuFt Scrap and Trash Gondola - AIMX #23020 HO Scale

This HO Scale Otter Valley Railroad 64110 NSC 64 Ft 6400 CuFt Scrap and Trash Gondola (AIMX #23020) is an Otter Valley exclusive. The picture might show a different road number. The NSC 64Ft Gondola is great for the construction and waste disposal industries, hauling waste to transfer sites. It can also carry light - to - medium density steel and other scrapping materials. You can see these cars all over North America in unit or manifest train service. 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 brand - new design from 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, a fully detailed underbody, a near - scale draft gear box with specialized 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 simple. You can place it on your model train tracks as part of a unit train or a manifest train. When loading it, you can use small pieces to represent scrap materials or waste. Just make sure the load isn't too heavy to affect the movement of the train. As for maintenance, keep it clean. You can use a soft brush to remove dust from the body, wheels, and underbody. Check the couplers regularly to ensure they are working properly and can connect to other train cars smoothly. Also, avoid dropping or rough handling this model as it may cause damage to the delicate parts like the ladders and air hoses.