Walthers Proto 106148 55' Evans 4780 Covered Hopper Archer-Daniels-Midland UELX #10025 (gray, molecule logo) HO Scale

Expand your HO railroad's grain traffic with a fleet of WalthersProto 55' Evans 4780 Covered Hoppers! First introduced in 1977 and still popular today, these hoppers handle all kinds of grains and dried distiller's grains for animal feed. They are fully assembled and ready to use. Here are their great features: limited quantity of these road numbers available, so order now; factory - installed grab irons; see - through etched - metal walkways and end platforms; correct side braces and separate vibrator brackets on hopper bays; excellent paint and lettering; ultra - smooth rolling 36' RP - 25 turned wheelsets; and Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers. Note that the picture might show a different road number.

Using your WalthersProto 55' Evans 4780 Covered Hopper is a breeze. Just place it on your HO scale railroad tracks and it's ready to start moving grains. When handling it, be gentle to avoid any damage to the delicate parts like the grab irons and walkways. To keep it in good shape, regularly clean the wheelsets with a soft, dry cloth to maintain their smooth rolling. Also, check the couplers from time to time to make sure they're working properly. If you notice any loose parts, use a small screwdriver to tighten them up. Store the hopper in a dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent the paint and lettering from fading.