The Atlas 50006014 ACF 5701 Hopper from J.M. Huber Corp., model ACFX #97883, comes in gray and blue in N Scale. Note that the picture might show a different road number. The 40' Boxcar is a well - loved freight car, especially during the steam - to - diesel transition of railroads. The Pullman Standard or PS - 1 design was extremely popular among North American railroads. Built from 1947 to 1963, over 100,000 of these boxcars were produced, with some design variations like door size, style, and roof type. Key features include body - mounted Accumate couplers, Barber S - 2A 50 - ton trucks with metal wheels, separately applied ladders, an etched metal roof walk, a 10' or 12' stiffener roof per prototype, and Ajax and Miner brake wheels.
Using this Atlas N Scale hopper model is simple. You can place it on your N Scale railroad track to add to your train layout. When handling, be gentle to avoid damaging the separately applied ladders and the etched metal roof walk. To keep it in good condition, clean it regularly with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid using harsh chemicals as they might damage the paint or the model parts. Store it in a dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent color fading. Also, check the couplers and trucks occasionally to make sure they are in good working order.
