ATLAS 20004802 ACF 4650 Centerflow Covered Hopper Royster ACFX #48088 (gray, red) HO Scale

The ATLAS 20004802 ACF 4650 Centerflow Covered Hopper in HO scale, painted in gray and red, is a great model. Picture might show a different road number. Based on cars made by American Car & Foundry in the 60s and 70s, it's still used to carry grain, salt, kaolin clay, sugar and other bulk materials that need weather protection. These HO models feature etched - metal, see - through roofwalks, detailed brake gear, 100 - ton roller bearing trucks with blackened metal wheels and body - mounted Accumate couplers with screw - attached coupler pockets. Undecorated models have optional parts for three loading hatches and two discharge outlets. Decorated models are prepainted and lettered in various railroad schemes, suitable for early (pre - 1971) or late (post - 1971) production.

Using this ATLAS ACF 4650 Centerflow Covered Hopper model is easy. You can place it on your HO scale railroad track just like you would with other models. When it comes to loading, you can imagine it's carrying all those bulk materials it's designed for. As for the different parts, if you have an undecorated model, you can choose which type of loading hatches and discharge outlets to use according to your preference. Just be careful when handling it to avoid any damage to the delicate parts like the etched - metal roofwalks and the detailed brake gear. To keep it in good condition, store it in a dry place away from dust. If it gets dirty, you can use a soft brush to gently clean it.