HO RI ACF Covered Hopper - Durable Railcar for Freight Transport

Vintage HO RI ACF Covered Hopper Train Car - Classic Rail Collectible!

Unleash your inner explorer with this extraordinary piece – a handcrafted treasure imbued with a spirit of adventure. Imagine yourself lost in its unique beauty, a silent storyteller whispering tales of faraway lands. It’s more than just an item; it’s a portal to possibility, a tangible dream waiting to be lived. Own a piece of magic.

$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.