The ScaleTrains SXT32117 is an N Scale 5750 Carbon Black Covered Hopper with the road number Witco/WITX #5882. Note that the picture might show a different road number. This model represents the mid-2000s to present era. It belongs to the Series 5861 - 5884 built in 6/77. It features a large Continex logo on the car side, FRA - 224 reflective stripes, 22 round roof loading hatches, and paint that matches Tru - Color Paint color TCP - 171 Weathered Black. There are four different road numbers available. The 1970s carbody has 10 column - style posts per side and a unique “stepped” roofline. It comes with separate granuflator plumbing, 22 or 28 roof hatches, photo - etched stainless - steel running boards and end platforms, separately - applied ladders, finely - detailed underbody brake detail, body - mounted semi - scale Type E knuckle couplers, ASF Gould - cast 70 - ton Ride Control Trucks with 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, weighted to industry standards for reliable operation, can operate on Code 55 and 70 rail. It comes in a clear jewel box packaging for safe storage and the color is matched to existing Tru - Color Paint colors when possible. Carbon black, a byproduct of the petrochemical refining industry, is used in automotive and other industries. Covered hoppers like this have been used to haul it since the 1920s. These cars can be found in groups near producers or users, or in mixed freight trains. In 1992, a new design of carbon black covered hopper was introduced. Reference: Carbon Black Cars: Freight Cars Journal Monograph #15 by Eric A. Neubauer, ISSN 0884 - 027X, 2030.

Using your ScaleTrains N Scale 5750 Carbon Black Covered Hopper is easy. Just place it on your Code 55 or 70 rail track. The minimum radius for operation is 9 ¾ inches, but for better performance, we recommend a radius of 11 inches. When handling the model, be gentle as it has delicate parts like the photo - etched stainless - steel running boards and separately - applied ladders. Store it in the provided clear jewel box when not in use to protect it from dust and damage. To maintain it, you can use a soft, dry cloth to wipe off any dust. If there are stubborn marks, use a mild cleaning solution on a cloth and gently clean the affected area. Avoid getting water inside the model, especially around the underbody brake detail and couplers. This will help keep your model looking great and operating smoothly for a long time.