This N scale ScaleTrains SXT32102 5750 carbon black covered hopper, with Cabot/CABX #580722, is a great addition to your model train collection. The picture might show a different road number. It's from the mid - 2000s to the present era. The CABX 580707 - 580722 series was built in 10/77 and features Cabot Corp logos, FRA - 224 reflective stripes. There are 22 round roof loading hatches and the paint matches Tru - Color Paint color TCP - 010 Black. It comes with four different road numbers, a 1970s carbody with 10 column - style posts per side and a unique “stepped” roofline. It also has separate granuflator plumbing, either 22 or 28 roof hatches, photo - etched stainless - steel running boards and end platforms, separately - applied ladders, finely - detailed underbody brake details, body - mounted semi - scale Type E knuckle couplers, ASF Gould - cast 70 - ton Ride Control Trucks with 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, has multiple road numbers, factory - applied metal grab irons, coupler cut levers, and trainline hoses. The intricate brake plumbing, clear printing and lettering even under magnification, weighted to industry standards for reliable operation, operates on Code 55 and 70 rail, and comes in a clear jewel box packaging. Carbon black, a byproduct of the petrochemical refining industry, is used in various industries like automotive, inks, paints, and plastics. Covered hoppers have been used to haul it since the 1920s. This model is based on painstaking research of real - life prototypes.

Using this N scale carbon black covered hopper model is easy. Just place it on your model train track that meets the minimum radius of 9 ¾” or the recommended radius of 11”. It can operate on Code 55 and 70 rail. When handling the model, be gentle with the fine details like the photo - etched stainless - steel running boards and separately - applied ladders. To keep it in good condition, store it in the clear jewel box packaging when not in use. You can dust it off regularly with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures or moisture, as this could damage the paint and other components. If you notice any loose parts, try to reattach them carefully, but if you're unsure, it's best to seek professional help.