The Walthers Mainline 910 - 7888 HO Scale model is a 59 - foot Cylindrical Hopper representing the Canadian National International Service CNIS #376002 with round hatches. These models are perfect for moving grain and various bulk loads, allowing you to easily create a complete unit train. Introduced in 1972 to handle grain and potash, they're based on National Steel Car prototypes with a 4550 - cubic - foot cargo capacity. Over the years, they've sported a wide range of colorful paint and lettering. Even today, you can spot 59 - foot Cylindrical Hoppers all across North America. These well - detailed, fully assembled models are affordably priced, making it a breeze to expand your fleet. Key features include a one - time run of these road numbers (limited quantity available), a model of a National Steel Car 4550 - cubic - foot car, being fully assembled and ready to run, thousands in use in North American grain and potash service since 1972, appropriate trough or round loading hatches, four different car numbers for each road name, see - through running boards, detailed brake gear, roof hatches and end ladders, correct 36' RP - 25 metal wheelsets, and Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers.

Using this Walthers HO Scale cylindrical hopper model is super easy. Just place it on your model train tracks, and it's ready to roll right out of the box as it's fully assembled. When you're setting up your unit train, pick the car numbers you like from the four different options for each road name. You can use it to transport model grain or other bulk loads to add realism to your layout. As for maintenance, keep it clean by gently dusting it off with a soft brush. Avoid getting it wet or exposing it to extreme temperatures. If you notice any loose parts, you can use a little glue to fix them, but be careful not to use too much. And since it's a limited - quantity item, order yours soon so you don't miss out!