ATLAS 20004804 ACF 4650 Centerflow Covered Hopper Royster ACFX #48094 (gray, red) HO Scale

The Atlas ACF 4650 3-Bay Centerflow Covered Hopper in HO scale is a great model. It's based on cars built by American Car & Foundry in the 1960s and had another production in the 1970s. These large - capacity hoppers are still used to carry various 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 with screw - attached coupler pockets. Undecorated models come with parts for different loading hatches and discharge outlets. Decorated models are prepainted and lettered in various railroad schemes for pre - 1971 or post - 1971 production.

Using this ATLAS HO scale covered hopper is easy. You can use it on your model railroad track to simulate the transportation of bulk materials. When setting it up, make sure the body - mounted Accumate couplers are properly attached to other cars. For undecorated models, you can use the optional parts to customize the loading hatches and discharge outlets according to your preference. As for maintenance, keep it clean from dust and debris. You can use a soft brush to gently clean the etched - metal roofwalks and other detailed parts. Avoid dropping or rough handling as it may damage the delicate parts like the brake gear and couplers. Store it in a dry place to prevent rust on the metal wheels.