ACF Covered Hopper Cars History Specs and Models

Vintage HO Scale ACF Covered Hopper Train Car Collectors Item

Unleash your inner explorer with this vintage-inspired wonder—a rugged companion built for adventure and radiating effortless cool. It’s more than just an item; it's a statement echoing stories of sun-drenched trails and late-night cityscapes. Crafted with meticulous detail and boasting a timeless aesthetic this piece practically begs to be taken on your next escapade. Seriously it’s that charming.

$10.98 $21.95

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Round or trough hatches
Photo-etched metal roof walk
Separately applied wire grab irons and stirrup steps
Separate brake cylinder, valve and air reservoir with wire brake plumbing
Detailed outlets
Multiple road numbers
Fully-assembled and ready-to-run out of the box
Accurately painted and printed
Highly detailed, injection molded body
Separately applied brake wheel
Machined metal wheels
Screw mounted trucks
Body mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers
Weighted for trouble free operation
Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track
Window packaging for easy viewing plus interior plastic blister safely holds the model for convenient storage
Minimum radius: 18'

PROTOTYPE INFORMATION:

The 2-bay covered hopper first entered service in the 1950s. The cars handle loads such as cement, sand and similar denser bulk commodities. In the 1960s, American Car and Foundry introduced the Centerflow design. The Centerflow relies on the car's rounded body to provide structural strength without the added weight of bracing, as well as making gravity unloading easier. This 2-bay car came in a 2,970-cubic foot capacity.