Atlas 20005774 ACF 3 Bay Covered Hopper ACFX - CANCARB #60242 HO Scale

The Atlas 20005774 is a high - quality HO scale model of the ACF 3 Bay Covered Hopper ACFX CANCARB #60242. Note that the picture might show a different road number. Introduced in 1961 by ACF®, this cylindrical hopper was designed to haul various goods like sand, clay, salt, grain, and bulk plastics. It was the first commercially successful tank - type covered hopper car design. Even today, you can still spot some of the over 4,000 cars of this type built before 1966 in service across the US. This model comes with great features such as see - through roof walks, blackened metal wheels, free - rolling 100 - ton trucks, detailed brake gear, AccuMate® couplers, and fine painting and printing.

Using this Atlas HO scale ACF 3 Bay Covered Hopper model is easy. Just place it on your model train track and let it roll along with the rest of your train set. When handling, be gentle to avoid any damage to the delicate parts like the see - through roof walks and the detailed brake gear. To keep it in top condition, regularly clean the blackened metal wheels with a soft, dry cloth to prevent dirt build - up. Also, check the AccuMate® couplers to ensure they are properly connected. If you're storing the model, keep it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to preserve the fine painting and printing.