N ACF 2970 Covered Hopper CB&Q #183954 (ATHGN24690)

This CB&Q-livery ACF 2-bay covered hopper is a faithful scale model of mid-century bulk freight equipment. The car entered service in the 1950s to haul dense loads like cement and sand, and featured Centerflow construction—a rounded body that provided structural strength without heavy bracing and made gravity unloading easier. The model reproduces a 2,970 cubic foot capacity for realistic freight operations on a layout.

Details include photo-etched roof walks, separately applied wire grab irons and brake piping, and a highly detailed underbody. It uses body-mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers, is weighted for smooth, reliable running, and arrives in authentic paint and printing. With an 11-inch minimum radius, this car fits a wide range of layouts while delivering convincing bulk-car operation.