Otter Valley 6468 NSC 64 Ft 6400 CuFt Scrap and Trash Gondola - SECX #2308 N Scale

An exclusive from Otter Valley! This N Scale NSC 64 Ft 6400 CuFt Scrap and Trash Gondola (SECX #2308) is a great addition to your collection. The picture might show a different road number. Mainly used in construction and waste disposal to haul waste to transfer sites, it's also ideal for transporting light - medium density steel and other scrapping materials. You can spot these cars across North America in unit or manifest trains, especially in the post - 2000 era. The model features accurate ends and sloting from field measurements, different offset slots for 7 - rung and 8 - rung ladder cars. It's a newly designed model using industry and field data. It has the right - sized air reservoir and brake levers in the release position, metal wheels, coupler cut bars, correct air hoses, Microtrains type Knuckle couplers, separately applied ladders, a fully detailed underbody, a near - scale draft gear box with specialized cushion detail, and crisp painting and lettering like the prototype. The wheels have appropriate Bremco or Timken parts.

Using this Otter Valley N Scale Gondola is easy. You can place it on your model train tracks and use it as part of a unit train or a manifest train. It's perfect for simulating real - world waste and scrap transportation. When handling the model, be gentle with the separately applied ladders and other small parts to avoid damage. To maintain it, use a soft, dry cloth to clean the body and wheels regularly. Avoid using harsh chemicals as they may damage the paint and lettering. Store the gondola in a dry place to prevent rusting of the metal parts. If you notice any loose parts, use appropriate glue to fix them carefully.