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I agree with all the recommendations so far, as far as coupler height is involved watch out for the modern Covered Hoppers, many of them are sold with 33" wheels and should have 36" wheels. In Athearns case this raises the car to the proper height so no shimming is necessary to have the correct coupler height. A good rule of thumb is that 70T cars need 33" wheels, 100T - 36" wheels, and 125T - 38" wheels. Some intermodal cars have 28" wheels due to height problems and some of the articulated units have a compbination of 38" - 28" Wheels. <br /> <br />Also on the subject of wheels, replace all your plastic wheels with metal wheelsets as they roll better and do not pickup track gum as readily so less wheel cleaning is needed. <br /> <br />Rick
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