{"product_id":"1636-walthers-ho-scale-50-airslide-covered-hopper-italgrani-gacx-57098","title":"#1636 Walthers HO Scale 50' Airslide Covered Hopper – Italgrani GACX #57098","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItem #932-60952 | NOS – New Old Stock | Ready-to-Run\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd a distinctive piece of American freight railroad equipment to your HO scale layout with this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalthers 50' General American Airslide Covered Hopper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, decorated for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItalgrani USA, GACX #57098\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinished in a striking light-blue paint scheme, this covered hopper features the recognizable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGACX Airslide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e lettering and Italgrani USA graphics. Its realistic appearance makes it an excellent addition to agricultural, grain-processing, food manufacturing, and industrial railroad operations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAirslide covered hoppers were designed to transport lightweight powdered commodities, including flour, sugar, and other dry bulk materials. These specialized cars use an air-assisted unloading system to help discharge their contents efficiently.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHO Scale (1:87)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalthers ready-to-run freight car\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50' General American Airslide covered hopper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItalgrani USA \/ GACX paint scheme\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoad number GACX 57098\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistinctive light-blue body with black and yellow graphics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed roof hatches and end ladders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMolded side ribs and underbody details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal wheelsets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnuckle-style couplers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFactory-assembled construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Walthers Ready-to-Run packaging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Walthers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer Item Number:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 932-60952\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e HO (1:87)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCar Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 50' General American Airslide Covered Hopper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReporting Marks:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e GACX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoad Number:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 57098\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompany:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Italgrani USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Light Blue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssembly:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ready-to-Run\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e NOS – New Old Stock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduction Status:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Older release; 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The car appears clean and well presented, with its major exterior details visible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original box may show minor shelf or storage wear consistent with its age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review all photographs, as they show the actual item being offered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable at Bigg Mike's Depot — Where the Trains Keep Rolling!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bigg Mike's Depot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67849587327134,"sku":null,"price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/1266\/2430\/files\/IMG_7416-Photoroom.jpg?v=1793194192","url":"https:\/\/biggmikesdepot.shop\/products\/1636-walthers-ho-scale-50-airslide-covered-hopper-italgrani-gacx-57098","provider":"Bigg Mike's Depot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}