{"product_id":"ath81060","title":"HO ACF 2970 Covered Hopper BN #435581 (ATH81060)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product_description\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eHO-scale ACF 2970 Covered Hopper is a two-bay Centerflow bulk-car replica built for HO-model railroading. This mid-century design was used to haul dense loads such as cement and sand, featuring a rounded body that provides structural strength while simplifying gravity unloading. The model represents a 2,970-cubic-foot capacity and is weighted for stable operation on standard HO tracks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eDetailing includes a photo-etched metal roof walk, separately applied wire grab irons, stirrup steps and brake wheel, plus exposed brake components with realistic plumbing. The car rides on screw-mounted express-type trucks and machined metal wheels with RP25 contours, and uses body-mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers for smooth handling. The injection-molded body is painted and printed for authentic decoration, and the design is compatible with HO layouts that require 18-inch minimum-radius curves. The centerflow heritage dates back to the 1950s and 1960s, reflecting a balance of strength and gravity unloading in bulk-haul service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Athearn (ATH)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47844018159668,"sku":"ATH81060","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/6653\/8292\/files\/ATH81060.jpg?v=1779964501","url":"https:\/\/nankinhobby.com\/products\/ath81060","provider":"Nankin Hobby","version":"1.0","type":"link"}