This N Scale ScaleTrains SXT32086 4727 Carbon Black Covered Hopper, featuring Columbian Chemicals/CCX #1010, is a high - quality model. Note that the picture might show a different road number. It represents an era from 1996 - 2005, part of Series 959 - 1018, built in 2 - 3/96 as Thrall car job 911. The car sides display the Columbian Chemical logo. It has 22 round roof loading hatches, and the paint matches Tru - Color Paint color: TCP - 010 Black. There are four different road numbers available, with options for 22 or 28 roof hatches. The model comes with finely detailed end posts and bracing, photo - etched stainless - steel running boards and end platforms, and separately - applied end ladders. The underbody brake detail is also finely crafted. It uses body - mounted semi - scale standard Type E knuckle couplers, Barber S - 2 70 - ton Trucks with detailed 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's fully assembled. It offers multiple road numbers, factory - applied metal grab irons, coupler cut levers, and trainline hoses. The intricate brake plumbing ensures authenticity. The printing and lettering are clear even under magnification. It's weighted to industry standards for reliable operation and can run on Code 55 and 70 rail. The clear jewel box packaging safely stores the model, and the color is matched to existing Tru - Color Paint colors whenever possible. Carbon black, a byproduct of the petrochemical refining industry, is a fine powder similar to soot. It's widely used in the automotive industry as a filler in tires and other rubber products, as well as a pigment in inks, paints, and plastics. Covered hoppers like this one, with unique designs dating back to the 1920s, are used to haul it. These cars are commonly found in large groups near carbon black producers or users in North America and can also be seen in mixed freight trains. The prototypes were carefully researched from various sources. In 1992, Thrall introduced this 4727 cubic foot carbon black covered hopper, which resembles traditional covered hoppers more closely than the boxy 5750cf design, with three bays, external posts, and 'open' ends.

Using this N scale carbon black covered hopper model is easy. Just place it on your Code 55 or 70 rail track with a minimum radius of 9 ¾” (but 11” is recommended). It will run smoothly thanks to its weighted body that meets industry standards. When handling the model, be gentle as it has delicate parts like the photo - etched stainless - steel running boards and separately - applied end ladders. To keep it in good condition, store it in the provided clear jewel box when not in use. If it gets dirty, you can use a soft, dry cloth to gently wipe the body. Avoid using harsh chemicals or abrasive materials as they may damage the paint or the fine details. Check the couplers and trucks regularly to make sure they are in good working order. If you notice any loose parts, handle them carefully and, if needed, you can use a small amount of glue suitable for model trains to reattach them.