The ScaleTrains SXT32089 4727 Carbon Black Covered Hopper in N Scale is a great addition to your model train collection. This model features the Continental Carbon/CTNX #4840, though the picture might show a different road number. It's from the era of 2005 to present, part of the 4801 - 4920 Thrall Car Job 915 built in 4 - 5/96. It has FRA - 224 reflective stripes, 22 round roof loading hatches, and paint that matches Tru - Color Paint color TCP - 010 Black. There are four different road numbers available, with 22 or 28 roof hatches. The details are amazing, including finely detailed end posts and bracing, photo - etched stainless - steel running boards and end platforms, separately - applied end ladders, and finely - detailed underbody brake detail. It comes with body - mounted semi - scale standard Type E knuckle couplers, Barber S - 2 70 - ton Trucks with finely rendered 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, legible printing and lettering even under magnification, and weighted to industry standards for reliable operation make it a top - notch model. It operates on Code 55 and 70 rail and comes in a clear jewel box packaging. Carbon black, a petrochemical byproduct, is used in many industries like automotive and printing. Covered hoppers like this one, dating back to the 1920s, are ideal for hauling it. The 4727 cubic foot design, introduced in 1992, resembles traditional covered hoppers and many are still in service today. Reference: Carbon Black Cars: Freight Cars Journal Monograph #15 by Eric A. Neubauer, ISSN 0884 - 027X, 2030.

Using this ScaleTrains N Scale Carbon Black Covered Hopper is easy. Just place it on your Code 55 or 70 rail track. Make sure the radius of the track is at least 9 ¾ inches, but 11 inches is recommended for better operation. When handling the model, be gentle as it has many fine details 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. Clean it with a soft, dry cloth to remove dust. Avoid using harsh chemicals or rough materials that could damage the paint or details. Check the couplers and trucks regularly to ensure they're working smoothly. If you notice any loose parts, you can carefully re - attach them. Enjoy adding this realistic and detailed model to your train collection!