FVM 10099 Trinity RD-4 Coal Hopper, NS Norfolk Southern #390514 Fox Valley Models N Scale

The Fox Valley Models N Scale FVM 10099 Trinity RD - 4 Coal Hopper, NS Norfolk Southern #390514 is a great addition to your model train collection. The picture might show a different road number. The Trinity RD - 4 Coal hopper is a 4200 - cubic - foot modern car built since the mid - 1990s and still in use today. Railroads and public utilities use these aluminum hopper cars in unit trains to transport coal from fields to power plants or ports for export. This FVM RD - 4 Hopper – NS comes with many features. It has new road numbers, and it's from the era of 1996 to present. The series 390500 – 390589 was built in 1996. It's fully assembled with a detailed plastic body. There's a die - cast weight with interior detail, and modeler - applied interior braces. The removable coal load adds realism. The detailed free - rolling trucks and 36” machined metal wheels ensure smooth operation. The body - mounted operating knuckle couplers are Micro - Trains® compatible. The printing and lettering are clear even under magnification. It's weighted to industry standards for reliable running and can operate on Code 55, 70, and 80 rail. It comes in a clear jewel box for safe storage. The minimum radius is 9 ¾” and the recommended radius is 11”. Coal has been transported by train since the start of railroads, evolving from single - car loads to modern long unit trains. The Trinity RD - 4 is a modern aluminum car built from the mid - 1990s to early 2000s, with various paint schemes due to different owners. It has a 4200 - cubic - foot capacity and is a Plate F car. The 'RD' means Rapid Discharge, and it can be emptied quickly in different ways.

Using your Fox Valley Models N Scale FVM 10099 Trinity RD - 4 Coal Hopper is easy. First, make sure your track meets the minimum radius of 9 ¾ inches, though 11 inches is recommended for better performance. You can connect it to other cars in your train using the body - mounted operating knuckle couplers that are compatible with Micro - Trains®. The car is fully assembled, so you can start running it right away. If you want, you can add or remove the coal load for different looks. When it comes to maintenance, keep the 36” machined metal wheels clean. You can use a soft cloth to wipe off any dust or dirt. Also, check the interior braces and the couplers regularly to make sure they are in good condition. Store the car in the clear jewel box when not in use to protect it from damage. This car can operate on Code 55, 70, and 80 rail, so you can use it on different types of tracks. Just enjoy watching it roll along as part of your model train setup!