{"product_id":"ath-1679","title":"HO ACF 2970 Covered Hopper CNW #175121\/175155\/175189 (ATH-1679)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product_description\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis HO-scale ACF 2970 two-bay covered hopper, CNW numbers 175121\/175155\/175189, is a highly detailed freight model designed for realistic operation on model railroads. It features a photo-etched metal roof walk, detailed outlets, and a choice of round or trough hatches, along with separately applied brake gear including brake wheel, brake cylinder, valve and air reservoir with wire brake plumbing. Body-mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers, factory-applied wire grab irons and stirrup steps, precision-machined metal wheels with RP25 contours, and screw-mounted trucks all contribute to a convincing, smooth-running model that is weighted for reliable performance and designed to navigate layouts with minimum 18-inch radii.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe Primed for Grime version offers a ready-made look of an in-service car with faded base colors matched to the prototype and is an ideal starting point for adding grime and rust. In real service, this 2-bay hopper began life in the 1950s, carrying dense loads such as cement and sand. The 1960s Centerflow design by American Car and Foundry introduced a rounded body for added strength and easier gravity unloading, and this 2,970-cubic-foot capacity car remains a classic example of that era's freight equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Athearn (ATH)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47557114921012,"sku":"ATH-1679","price":144.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/6653\/8292\/files\/ATH-1679.jpg?v=1772828059","url":"https:\/\/nankinhobby.com\/products\/ath-1679","provider":"Nankin Hobby","version":"1.0","type":"link"}