The ScaleTrains SXT32091 4727 Carbon Black Covered Hopper in N Scale, featuring Sid Richardson/SRCX #3108, is a great addition to your collection. Note that the picture might show a different road number. This model represents the era from 2002 - 2005, part of the Series 3101 - 3180 Trinity File 592 built in 1/02. It was built by Trinity after acquiring Thrall Car Co. with the same car design. Labeled as 4720 CuFt, it has 28 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. It comes with finely detailed end posts, bracing, photo - etched stainless - steel running boards, end platforms, separately - applied end ladders, and detailed underbody brake work. Body - mounted semi - scale standard Type E knuckle couplers, Barber S - 2 70 - ton Trucks with raised foundry data, and 33” machined metal wheels are also included. The minimum radius is 9 ¾” and the recommended radius is 11”. As a Rivet Counter N Scale Freight Car, it's fully assembled with multiple road numbers. Factory - applied metal grab irons, coupler cut levers, and trainline hoses add to its realism. The intricate brake plumbing, legible printing and lettering even under magnification, and weighted design for reliable operation make it a top - notch model. It operates on Code 55 and 70 rail and comes in a clear jewel box for safe storage. Carbon black, a byproduct of petrochemical refining, is a popular commodity used in various industries. Covered hoppers like this one have been used to haul it since the 1920s. Reference: Carbon Black Cars: Freight Cars Journal Monograph #15 by Eric A. Neubauer, ISSN 0884 - 027X, 2030.

Using your ScaleTrains N Scale Carbon Black Covered Hopper is easy. Just place it on your Code 55 or 70 rail track, making sure the radius meets the minimum of 9 ¾” or the recommended 11”. It's fully assembled, so you can start using it right away. When handling the model, be gentle with the delicate parts like the photo - etched running boards and separately - applied end ladders. To keep it in good condition, store it in the clear jewel box when not in use. Clean it occasionally with a soft, dry cloth to remove dust. If you notice any loose parts, you can use a small amount of glue suitable for plastic models to reattach them. That's all you need to know to enjoy your carbon black covered hopper for a long time.