Walthers 910-6754 73'3 Wood Chip Hopper ATSF Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe #165077 HO Scale

Walthers presents the 910 - 6754 HO scale 73'3 Wood Chip Hopper for the ATSF Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe, road number #165077. Note that the picture might show a different road number. Wood chips are among the lightest loads transported by rail, and they need large cars. These WalthersMainline Greenville 7000 - cubic Foot Woodchip Hoppers are a great addition to your HO operations. They're back in demand, and here are their great features: One - time run of these road numbers, so order now as quantity is limited! The prototypes have been in service since the early 1970s and are still in use today. They're designed specifically to move woodchips from sawmills to paper mills. The models come with prototypical interior bracing, authentic door latch details, and detailed brake gear. There's a heavy die - cast metal underframe, 100 - ton trucks with correct 36' turned metal RP - 25 wheels, and Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers.

Using this wood chip hopper in your HO scale model railway is easy. Just place it on the tracks and connect it to other cars using the Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers. You can add it to your train set to represent the real - life transportation of wood chips from sawmills to paper mills. When handling the model, be gentle as it has detailed parts like the door latch details and brake gear. Avoid dropping or rough handling to prevent damage. For maintenance, you can use a soft, dry cloth to clean the exterior. If there are any dust in the interior bracing, you can use a small brush to carefully remove it. Keep it in a dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent any color fading or warping of the parts.