Prototype Information
The 5701 cubit foot covered hopper was introduced in the early '70s for transporting bulk plastic pellets. Since 1972, ACF has built nearly 15,000 cars. Most of these were acquired by private companies including leasing companies, chemical companies, oil companies and plastics companies.
Item Details
- Condition: Brand New
- Brand: Atlas
- Line: Master Line
- Model: ACF 5701 cu. ft. Grain Hopper
- Gauge: HO
- Scale: 1:87
Item Features
- Ready to Run
- Fine scale detailing
- Eight full width panel body with nine weld seams
- Etched metal roof walks
- Elongated roof hatches
- Longitudinal mounted air reservoir
- Gravity outlets
- 100-ton roller bearing trucks
- Blackened metal wheelsets
- Body-mounted knuckle couplers
- Plastic tray in cardboard packaging