Atlas 20005772 ACF 3 Bay Covered Hopper NAHX - Westroc #45681 HO Scale

This Atlas HO scale model is an ACF 3 Bay Covered Hopper NAHX - Westroc #45681. Note that the picture might show a different road number. Introduced in 1961 by ACF®, this cylindrical hopper was designed to haul sand, clay, salt, grain, and bulk plastics. It was the first commercially successful tank - type covered hopper car design. Even today, some of the over 4,000 cars of this type built before 1966 are still in service across the US. Key features include see - through roof walks, blackened metal wheels, free - rolling 100 - ton trucks, detailed brake gear, AccuMate® couplers, and fine painting and printing.

Using your Atlas HO scale ACF 3 Bay Covered Hopper is easy. Just place it on your model train track and couple it with other cars using the AccuMate® couplers. You can use it to add realism to your model train layout, imagining it hauling sand, clay, or other goods. When handling the model, be gentle to avoid damaging the fine details like the see - through roof walks and the detailed brake gear. To keep it in good condition, store it in a dry place away from direct sunlight. You can clean it with a soft, dry cloth to remove dust. If there are stubborn stains, use a mild soap and water solution and dry it thoroughly.