The ScaleTrains SXT32115 N Scale 5750 Carbon Black Covered Hopper, with road number Witco/WITX #5877, is a highly detailed model. Please note that the picture might show a different road number. This model represents the era from the mid - 2000s to the present. The series 5861 - 5884 was built in 6/77. It features a large Continex logo on the car side, FRA - 224 reflective stripes, 22 round roof loading hatches, and paint that matches Tru - Color Paint color TCP - 171 Weathered Black. There are four different road numbers available. The 1970s carbody has 10 column - style posts per side and a unique “stepped” roofline. It also comes with 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 detail, body - mounted semi - scale Type E knuckle couplers, ASF Gould - cast 70 - ton Ride Control Trucks with finely rendered raised foundry data, and 33” machined metal wheels. The minimum radius for operation is 9 ¾”, and the recommended radius is 11”. As a Rivet Counter N Scale Freight Car, it is 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, and weighted design according to industry standards ensure reliable operation. It can operate on Code 55 and 70 rail and comes in a clear jewel box packaging. Carbon black, a byproduct of the petrochemical refining industry, is a fine, powdery substance used in the automotive, ink, paint, and plastic industries. Covered hoppers like this one have been used to haul it since the 1920s. In 1992, Thrall introduced a 4727 cubic foot carbon black covered hopper, which is different from the 5750cf design. Many of 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 your ScaleTrains N Scale 5750 Carbon Black Covered Hopper is easy. Just place it on your Code 55 or 70 rail track with a radius of at least 9 ¾ inches, though 11 inches is recommended. It's fully assembled and ready to run right out of the clear jewel box packaging. When handling the model, be gentle with the fine details like the photo - etched running boards and separately - applied ladders. Avoid getting the model wet or exposing it to extreme temperatures, as this could damage the paint or the small parts. To keep it in good condition, you can use a soft, dry cloth to gently dust it off every now and then. If you notice any loose parts, you can try to carefully re - attach them with a suitable adhesive. Enjoy adding this realistic and detailed model to your train collection!