HomeShops HFH-011-001 MN - Montana Northland #7274 Tangent PS-4427 Covered Hopper Car HO Scale

This is a limited - edition Tangent Scale Models PS - 4427 covered hopper car in HO scale. It's painted for the freelance railroad Montana Northland with road number MN 7274. The picture might show a different road number. The Montana Northland, created by Neal Roggensack, is a freelance class - one model railroad set in the mid - to - late 1970s. It focuses on grain, lumber, and mining industries, with interchange and overhead traffic from Canada, Portland, OR, and Salt Lake City, UT. It's part of the RiverRail operating model railroad group in the La Crosse WI area. This model, an exclusive for Home Shops, has many great features. It comes with CNC - Machined 36' wheels, metal roof and end cross walks, Kadee metal couplers, correct weight, rotating bearing caps, and sharp paint details. The lettering follows a 1 - 1968 Pullman Delivery scheme and has Pullman - style lettering, data stencils, and an ACI label. It also has details for a 1 - 1968 PS build like original ribbed roof hatches, miner outlet gates, and more. Add this amazing model to your rolling stock fleet now!

Using this covered hopper car is easy. Just connect it to your model train track using the Kadee metal couplers. It's designed to fit well in your HO - scale model railroad setup. When handling it, be gentle to avoid damage to the delicate parts like the metal roof walks and the small details. For maintenance, you can use a soft, dry cloth to clean the body and wheels. Keep it in a dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent the paint from fading. Check the couplers and bearings regularly to make sure they are working smoothly. If you notice any issues, don't try to repair it yourself but contact the manufacturer for assistance.