HO ACF 2970 Covered Hopper CB&Q #183954 (ATH81063)

HO-scale ACF 2970 Covered Hopper in CB&Q livery is a detailed model of a classic two-bay hopper used for bulk freight such as cement and sand. These cars entered service in the 1950s and later adopted the Centerflow design in the 1960s, which added structural strength and made gravity unloading easier, with a capacity of 2,970 cubic feet to reflect mid‑century bulk service.

The model features high‑fidelity details including round or trough hatches, a photo‑etched roof walk, and separately applied wire grab irons, stirrup steps, and brake wheel. It also includes a separate brake cylinder, valve and air reservoir with wire brake plumbing, screw‑mounted express trucks, machined RP25 wheels, and body‑mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers. The injection‑molded body is painted and printed for realistic decoration, and the car is weighted for smooth operation, designed to run on HO‑scale layouts with a minimum 18‑inch radius.