The ScaleTrains SXT32100 5750 Carbon Black Covered Hopper in N Scale is a great addition to your model train collection. The picture might show a different road number. This model represents the era from the mid - 2000s to the present. It's part of the CABX 580707 - 580722 series built in 10/77 and features Cabot Corp logos. It has FRA - 224 reflective stripes, 22 round roof loading hatches, and its paint matches Tru - Color Paint color TCP - 010 Black. There are four different road numbers available. The 1970s carbody has 10 column - style posts per side and a unique “stepped” roofline. It comes with separate granuflator plumbing, 22 or 28 roof hatches, photo - etched stainless - steel running boards and end platforms, and separately - applied ladders. The underbody brake detail is finely detailed, and it has body - mounted semi - scale Type E knuckle couplers. The ASF Gould - cast 70 - ton Ride Control Trucks have finely rendered raised foundry data, and 33” machined metal wheels. The minimum radius is 9 ¾” and the recommended radius is 11”. As a Rivet Counter N Scale Freight Car, it's fully assembled with multiple road numbers. Factory - applied metal grab irons, coupler cut levers, and trainline hoses add to its detail. The intricate brake plumbing and legible printing and lettering are visible even under magnification. It's weighted to industry standards for reliable operation and can run on Code 55 and 70 rail. It comes in a clear jewel box packaging for safe storage. Carbon black, a byproduct of the petrochemical refining industry, is used in many industries like automotive, inks, paints, and plastics. Covered hoppers have been used to haul it since the 1920s. These unique freight cars are common in North America, near carbon black producers or users, and can be found in mixed freight trains too. In 1992, Thrall introduced a 4727 cubic foot carbon black covered hopper, different from the 5750cf design.

Using your ScaleTrains N Scale 5750 Carbon Black Covered Hopper is easy. Just place it on your Code 55 or 70 rail track. Make sure the radius of the track meets the minimum requirement of 9 ¾ inches, but it's better to use a radius of 11 inches for smoother operation. When handling the model, be gentle as it has delicate parts like the separately - applied ladders and photo - etched running boards. To keep it in good condition, store it in the provided clear jewel box when not in use. You can clean it with a soft, dry cloth to remove dust. Check the couplers regularly to ensure they are working properly and the car can connect well with other cars in the train. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures or humidity as this can damage the paint and the details of the model.