ATLAS 50004021 3500 CF Dry-Flo Hopper - BN - Burlington Northern #475855 (SCALE=N) Part # 150-50004021

The Atlas N 3500 Dry - Flo is a remarkable model that has been a mainstay in commodity hauling for over 40 years. In 1959, General American answered customer calls for larger hoppers to handle bulk commodities by starting the production of Dry - Flo covered hoppers. Shippers found the covered hopper innovations of the 1950s extremely useful as they desired hoppers for larger quantities of specialized goods like oats and malt. This model is a perfect replica of the prototype, with every last detail carefully crafted. Engineered from prototype blueprints, the N Scale Dry - Flo boasts accurate body and paint details, just as you'd expect from Atlas. It comes with a host of great features such as being ready - to - run, made of injection - molded plastic, having fine - scale details, separate brake details, a chemically etched brake platform, accurate painting and printing, a prototypical ride height, 70 - ton ASF ride control trucks, 33' metal wheels, and a body - mounted scale coupler.

Using your Atlas N 3500 Dry - Flo is easy. It's ready - to - run, so you can start using it right out of the box. Just place it on your track and let it go! When handling the model, be gentle to avoid any damage to the fine - scale details and separate brake parts. For maintenance, you can use a soft, dry cloth to clean the body and wheels regularly. If there's any dust on the chemically etched brake platform, you can use a small, soft brush to carefully remove it. Store the model in a cool, dry place to prevent any warping of the injection - molded plastic. And always check the ride height and the coupler before running it to ensure smooth operation.