ATLAS 20004790 ACF 4650 Centerflow Covered Hopper Burlington Northern Santa Fe #403369 (Cascade Green, Large Circle-Cross Logo) HO Scale

The ATLAS HO Scale ACF 4650 Centerflow Covered Hopper, numbered BNSF #403369 in Cascade Green with a large circle-cross logo, is a great model. The picture might show a different road number. These covered hoppers, based on those built by American Car & Foundry in the 1960s and 1970s, are still used to carry bulk materials like grain, salt, and sugar, protecting them from the weather. The 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. Undecorated models come with parts for different loading hatches and discharge outlets. Decorated models are prepainted and lettered in various railroad schemes suitable for pre - 1971 or post - 1971 production.

Using this ATLAS HO Scale ACF 4650 Centerflow Covered Hopper is easy. Just place it on your model railroad track and connect it to other cars using the body - mounted Accumate couplers. When you want to load it up, you can use the appropriate loading hatches. As for unloading, use the discharge outlets. Here are some things to keep in mind. Be careful when handling the etched - metal roofwalks as they can be fragile. Also, avoid rough handling of the blackened metal wheels to prevent damage. For maintenance, clean the model regularly with a soft brush to keep it looking good. If you notice any loose parts, like the couplers or the brake gear, you can use a small screwdriver to tighten them up. And if you have an undecorated model and you plan to paint or letter it, make sure to use model - appropriate paints and inks.