Rapido presents the 169002A HO scale AutoFlood III Coal Hopper, featuring the BNSF Wedge scheme with road number #653287. Since 2004, the real - life all - aluminum AutoFlood III has been a common sight in North American coal trains. These 4200 cubic - foot rapid discharge hoppers can quickly unload coal through bottom bay doors and can also use rotary couplers for unloading based on the destination's infrastructure. This Rapido model has many great features. It has a die - cast frame and floor for proper weight, full interior details with rivets and K - members, super - detailed end cages with separate air and brake piping, Barber S - 2 100 - ton Trucks with metal wheels, highly - detailed outlet gates in the hopper bays, etched and see - through end cross - over platforms, full end details including uncoupling levers, factory - installed separate grab irons, accurate paint and lettering, a removable coal load, and multiple road numbers for each scheme.

Using your Rapido HO scale AutoFlood III Coal Hopper is easy. Just connect it to your model train set using the couplers. You can load the removable coal load into the hopper to make it look more realistic. When it comes to unloading, you can imagine the coal being quickly discharged through the bottom bay doors. Here are some things to keep in mind. Handle the model with care as it has many detailed parts like the grab irons and the end cages. Avoid dropping it or applying too much force. For maintenance, use a soft, dry cloth to gently clean the model. If there's dust inside the hopper, you can use a small, soft brush to clean it out. Don't use any harsh chemicals as they might damage the paint or the details. Store the model in a dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent the paint from fading.