Walthers Proto 920-105255 50' Evan Coil Car - Norfolk Southern #168342 (Round Hoods, gray, black, Protect II Markings) HO Scale

The WalthersProto 50' Evans Cushion Coil Car is a must - have for HO scale model railroad enthusiasts. It's designed to quickly load and unload large steel coils during transit, adding realistic steel traffic to your layout. Here are its great features: a limited - run with these specific road numbers, so order now! Based on cars used from the 1970s to the early 2000s, it can carry big steel coils for making cars, appliances, and food packaging. It comes with matching, removable hoods in angled, round, and glass fiber styles with lifting and stacking brackets. Fully assembled with etched metal walkways, grab irons, an underframe cushioning device, and separate brake gear. The detailed body has a V - shaped load cradle and separate restraints. A heavy die - cast metal frame ensures better performance. It has 100 - ton roller - bearing trucks, correct 36' RP - 25 metal wheelsets, and Proto MAX metal knuckle couplers. You can easily detail it with the separately - sold Cornerstone Steel Coil Load. It's perfect for use with the Walthers Steel and Auto Industry Series!

Using this WalthersProto 50' Evans Cushion Coil Car is easy. First, you can choose the right hood style (angled, round, or glass fiber) according to your preference and attach it using the lifting and stacking brackets. If you have the Cornerstone Steel Coil Load, you can quickly add it to the car to make it look more realistic. When operating it on your HO scale layout, be gentle to avoid any damage to the delicate parts like the etched metal walkways and grab irons. For maintenance, keep it clean by using a soft, dry cloth to remove dust. Periodically check the 100 - ton roller - bearing trucks and the 36' RP - 25 metal wheelsets to make sure they are rolling smoothly. If the Proto MAX metal knuckle couplers get dirty, you can use a mild cleaner to clean them. Store the car in a dry place to prevent rusting and damage.