N ACF 2970 Covered Hopper ACFX #44520 (ATHGN24684)

Introducing the N-scale ACF 2970 two‑bay covered hopper in the ACFX configuration, a faithful reproduction of a mid‑century bulk freight car from American Car and Foundry. This model mirrors the Centerflow design and a 2,970 cubic foot capacity, reflecting how these cars carried dense loads such as cement and sand. The prototype entered service in the 1950s, with the Centerflow styling introduced in the 1960s to provide structural strength and gravity unloading, making it a quintessential piece for period layouts.

Meticulously detailed, the model uses a weighted, injection‑molded body painted and printed for realism, and it features body‑mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers. It also includes fine details such as photo‑etched roof walks, separately applied wire grab irons and brake piping, and a detailed underbody for added authenticity. Designed for smooth operation on standard N‑scale curves, it has a minimum radius of 11 inches.