HO ACF 2970 Covered Hopper MP #706005 Plastic Model (ATH81068)

HO Scale ACF 2970 Covered Hopper MP 706005 is a detailed plastic model of a two-bay Centerflow covered hopper. Introduced in the 1950s by American Car and Foundry, these cars carried dense bulk loads such as cement and sand, and the Centerflow design—developed in the 1960s—featured a rounded body for strength and gravity unloading. This HO replica faithfully captures that history and scale for realistic operation on model railroad layouts.

Built for HO operation, the model showcases authentic detailing: screw-mounted express-type trucks, machined metal wheels with RP25 contours, and a weighted chassis for smooth running. It uses body-mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers and comes painted and printed for realistic decoration. Additional details include round or trough hatches, a photo-etched roof walk, and separately applied wire grab irons, stirrup steps and brake hardware (brake wheel, outlets, brake cylinder, valve and air reservoir with wire brake plumbing). The injection-molded body is highly detailed, and the car is suitable for minimum radii of 18 inches.