{"product_id":"athg-1536","title":"HO ACF4600 Covered Hopper BN #455929 Plastic Model (ATHG-1536)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product_description\"\u003e\n\t\u003cp\u003eAn HO-scale model of the ACF 4600 Center-Flow covered hopper, designed to haul grain and other bulk loads on HO layouts. This three-bay hopper is offered as a detailed injection-molded plastic kit with authentic variants: early configurations with a high-side ladder and brake wheel, mid versions with a lower brake wheel and shorter ladders at both ends, and late versions featuring double side stiffeners. The kit includes round or trough hatches, a photo-etched metal roofwalk, and separately applied wire grab irons, stirrup steps, and brake wheel, plus a separate brake cylinder, valve and air reservoir with wire-brake plumbing. It rides on screw-mounted trucks with body-mounted knuckle couplers and is weighted for smooth, reliable operation, with a finish that’s accurately painted and printed to resemble prototype equipment. The design supports an 18-inch minimum radius for typical HO layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\u003cp\u003eThe model is primed for grime, offering a ready-to-weather surface that recreates the look of in-service equipment with faded, matched base colors and a starting point for adding grime and rust. Together, these features yield a faithful 1960s-era Center Flow hopper that captures both form and function, making it a versatile addition to grain yards and freight trains on HO-scale layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Athearn Genesis (ATHG)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47610564902964,"sku":"ATHG-1536","price":56.51,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/6653\/8292\/files\/ATHG-1536.jpg?v=1774302407","url":"https:\/\/nankinhobby.com\/products\/athg-1536","provider":"Nankin Hobby","version":"1.0","type":"link"}