The Rapido 127025 NSC 3800cuft Covered Hopper in HO Scale, specifically CN CNLX Canadian National #7354, is back for its third appearance with new road numbers and paint schemes. The picture might show a different road number. These famous cylindrical hoppers aim to replace the wrongly decorated 4550 cu.ft. covered hopper car models on layouts and displays. They feature all the great details from the last run, like sharp lettering and straight etched roofwalks. The prototype cars were designed to carry bulk commodities such as powdered minerals, industrial chemicals, cement, and potash. With a 100 - ton capacity and four hopper compartments totaling 3800 - 3850 cubic feet, they have either 4 round or continuous trough hatches. Built by major Canadian car builders, they've traveled across Canada and the contiguous US. Besides main carriers like Canadian National and Canadian Pacific, many were built for leasing companies and are still in use today. The Rapido model is scaled from manufacturer drawings and has alternative parts to represent differences between MIL and NSC constructed cars. Features include round - or trough - hatch design, correct Dofasco S - 2 100 - ton trucks, two body variations, three brake equipment variations, etched running boards, factory - installed air pipes, finely moulded plastic walkway supports, and full separate air piping and brake equipment details.

Using this Rapido HO scale covered hopper model is easy. Simply place it on your model train layout to add a realistic touch. When handling, be gentle to avoid damaging the delicate parts like the etched running boards and air pipes. To keep it in good condition, store it in a dry and clean place away from direct sunlight. If it gets dirty, use a soft, dry cloth to gently wipe it down. Don't use any harsh chemicals as they might damage the paint or plastic parts. When setting it up on your layout, make sure the couplers are properly connected to other train cars for smooth operation.