The Rapido 127025 NSC 3800cuft Covered Hopper in HO Scale, specifically CN CNLX Canadian National #7367, is back for a third time! The picture might show a different road number. These famous cylindrical hoppers are making a grand return with new road numbers and paint schemes. Rapido is on a mission to replace those incorrect 4550 cu.ft. covered hopper car models on layouts and displays with this true Canuck classic. It comes with all the great features from the last run, like sharp lettering and laser - straight etched roofwalks. The real - life cars were made to carry bulk goods such as powdered minerals, industrial chemicals, cement, and potash. They have a 100 - ton capacity, four hopper compartments adding up to 3800 - 3850 cubic feet, and either 4 round or continuous trough hatches. Built by major Canadian car builders, they've traveled all over Canada and the contiguous US. Besides big carriers like Canadian National and Canadian Pacific, many cars were built for leasing companies and some were later acquired second - hand. Many of them are still in use today. The Rapido model is scaled from manufacturer drawings and has alternative parts to show the differences between Marine Industries and National Steel Car constructed cars. Features include round - or trough - hatch design, correct Dofasco S - 2 100 - ton trucks, two body variations, three brake equipment variations, etched running boards, factory - installed air pipes, finely moulded plastic walkway supports, and full separate air piping and brake equipment details.

Using this Rapido HO scale 3800 cu.ft. covered hopper is a breeze. Just place it on your model train layout and connect it to other cars. When handling, be gentle to avoid damaging the delicate parts like the etched running boards and air pipes. For maintenance, use a soft, dry cloth to clean the body regularly. If there's dirt in hard - to - reach areas, you can use a small brush. Store it in a cool, dry place to prevent any warping or damage. Check the couplers and trucks periodically to make sure they're working properly. If you need to replace any parts, refer to the alternative parts provided with the model.