This ScaleTrains SXT32098 4727 Carbon Black Covered Hopper in N Scale is a great addition to your model train collection. Please note that the picture might show a different road number. It represents an era from 1995 - 2005 and belongs to the Series 96001 - 96150 Thrall Car Job 904 built between December 1995 and February 1996. It features 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 car has 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 for operation 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. It has factory - applied metal grab irons, coupler cut levers, and trainline hoses, intricate brake plumbing, and legible printing and lettering even under magnification. It's weighted to industry standards for reliable operation and can operate 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 product of the petrochemical refining industry, is a fine powder used in many industries like automotive, inks, paints, and plastics. Covered hoppers like this one have been used to haul it since the 1920s. These unique freight cars are commonly seen near major carbon black producers or users in North America, either in large groups or in mixed freight trains. The prototypes were carefully researched from various sources.

Using your ScaleTrains Carbon Black Covered Hopper is easy. First, place it on your model train track that meets the minimum radius of 9 ¾ inches, though we recommend a radius of 11 inches for better operation. You can operate it on Code 55 and 70 rail. The car is fully assembled and weighted to industry standards, so it should run smoothly on the track. 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. Avoid touching these parts too roughly to prevent damage. For maintenance, you can use a soft, dry cloth to gently wipe the model to keep it clean. If there are any stubborn marks, you can use a mild cleaner, but make sure to test it on a small, inconspicuous area first. Store the model in its clear jewel box packaging when not in use to protect it from dust and scratches.