The ScaleTrains SXT32107 N Scale 5750 Carbon Black Covered Hopper, with Sid Richardson/SRCX #905, is a highly detailed model. Note that the picture might show a different road number. This model comes in two main road - number series. The SRCX 900 - 919 series was built in 11/77. Road numbers 905, 907, 914, and 917 are from the 1977 - 1980s era, featuring Sid Richardson billboard lettering, 28 round roof loading hatches, and paint that matches Tru - Color Paint TCP - 010 Black. Road numbers 903, 912, and 919 are from the 1980s to the present, with a 1970s carbody having 10 column - style posts per side and a unique'stepped' roofline. They have distressed Sid Richardson billboard lettering, 28 round roof loading hatches, and paint matching Tru - Color Paint TCP - 171 Weathered Black. The model has many great features like separate granuflator plumbing, 22 or 28 roof hatches, photo - etched stainless - steel running boards and end platforms, separately - applied ladders, finely - detailed underbody brake detail, 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. It has a minimum radius of 9 ¾” and a recommended radius of 11”. The Rivet Counter N Scale Freight Cars are fully assembled, come with multiple road numbers, have factory - applied metal grab irons, coupler cut levers, and trainline hoses. They also have intricate brake plumbing, legible printing and lettering even under magnification, are weighted to industry standards for reliable operation, operate on Code 55 and 70 rail, and come in clear jewel box packaging. Carbon black, a product of the petrochemical refining industry, is used in many industries. Covered hoppers like this one are designed to handle it, and this model is based on painstaking research of real prototypes. In 1992, Thrall introduced a 4727 cubic foot carbon black covered hopper, which is different from the 5750cf design. These cars are still in service today. Reference: Carbon Black Cars: Freight Cars Journal Monograph #15 by Eric A. Neubauer, ISSN 0884 - 027X, 2030.

Using this N Scale ScaleTrains 5750 Carbon Black Covered Hopper is easy. First, make sure your track has at least a 9 ¾” radius, though an 11” radius is recommended for the best operation. Place the model on the Code 55 or 70 rail. You can run it on its own or include it in a mixed freight train. When handling the model, be gentle as it has many fine details like the photo - etched running boards and separately - applied ladders. To keep it in good condition, store it in the clear jewel box packaging when not in use. Clean it occasionally with a soft, dry cloth to remove dust. Avoid using any harsh chemicals or abrasive materials on the model as it could damage the paint or details. If you notice any loose parts, you can use a small amount of appropriate glue to re - attach them carefully.