Otter Valley 6459 NSC 64 Ft 6400 CuFt Scrap and Trash Gondola - CWSX #140028 N Scale

This Otter Valley exclusive N Scale 6459 NSC gondola is a great addition to your model train collection. Measuring 64 feet with a 6400 cubic - foot capacity, it's designed for hauling scrap and trash. The picture might show a different road number. The NSC 64 - foot gondola is widely used in construction and waste disposal industries to transport waste to transfer sites. It's also used for moving light to medium - density steel and other scrapping materials. You can see these cars all over North America in unit or manifest train services, especially after 2000. This model has many great features. It has accurate ends and slotting based on real - world measurements. There are different offset slots for 7 - rung and 8 - rung ladder cars. It's a brand - new design using industry sources and field data. It comes with a correct - size air reservoir and brake levers in the release position, metal wheels, coupler cut bars, and proper air hoses. The Microtrains type knuckle coupler ensures smooth connections. Separately applied ladders and a fully detailed underbody add to its realism. The near - scale draft gear box has specialized cushion details, and the painting and lettering match the prototype. The wheels have appropriate Bremco or Timken parts where needed.

Using this Otter Valley N Scale scrap and trash gondola model is easy. Just connect it to your model train using the Microtrains type knuckle coupler. You can include it in a unit train or a manifest train to create a realistic North American train scene. When handling the model, be gentle with the separately applied ladders and other small parts to avoid damage. For maintenance, keep the model clean. You can use a soft, dry cloth to dust it regularly. Check the wheels and couplers from time to time to make sure they are in good working condition. If you notice any loose parts, you can use a small amount of appropriate glue to fix them. Remember, the picture might show a different road number, so don't be surprised if the actual model looks a bit different in that regard.