This N scale Atlas 50006119 ACF 3560 Center - Flow Covered Hopper represents Kerr - McGee ACFX 63571 in gray, blue, red, and white. Note that the picture might show a different road number. The three - compartment ACF® 3560 Center Flow Covered Hopper is perfect for transporting high - density dry bulk materials like salt, fertilizer, starch, bauxite, and clay, which weigh 50 – 60 pounds per cubic foot. It's a 100 - ton car designed to fit Plate B, the smallest modern plate diagram dimensions. Features include V - frame ends, side sheet weld seams, roping staples, five roof hatches, body - mounted brake gear, true scale dimensions with accurate details, weighted and detailed underframes, and AccuMate® knuckle couplers.
Using this N scale Atlas covered hopper is easy. Just load your high - density dry bulk materials like salt or fertilizer through the five roof hatches. When you're ready to transport, it'll move smoothly on your model railway track thanks to the AccuMate® knuckle couplers. As for precautions, make sure to handle it gently as it has detailed parts. Avoid dropping it or applying too much force. For maintenance, use a soft, dry cloth to clean the body regularly. Check the underframe and couplers from time to time to ensure they're in good condition. If there are any loose parts, you can use appropriate glue to fix them.
