HO ACF 4600 3-Bay Center Flow Hopper C&NW #180018 (ATHG15434)

An HO-scale Center Flow 3-Bay Covered Hopper model that faithfully reproduces the mid-1960s American Car and Foundry design used for grain and other bulk loads. This version represents the common 4600 cubic-foot capacity and features a rounded Center Flow body that emphasizes gravity unloading and structural strength, eliminating the traditional center sill for lighter branchline service.

Three body styles mirror historical variations, including early high-side ladder and single-side stiffener configurations, mid versions with lower brake wheels and shorter ladders, and late designs with double stiffeners. The car can be configured with round or trough hatches, and includes a photo-etched roofwalk, separately applied wire grab irons and stirrup steps, multiple outlet versions, and detailed brake plumbing. It arrives fully assembled and ready to run, with accurately painted and printed detailing, a highly realistic injection-molded body, screw-mounted trucks, body-mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers, and a weight optimized for steady performance. The model rides on Genesis 100-ton trucks with 36-inch machined metal wheels and animated spinning roller bearing caps, and includes multiple roadnumbers to match prototype fleets.