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HO 56' Hopper Great Northern #170304 Glacier Green (BAC17509)
HO 56' Hopper Great Northern #170304 Glacier Green (BAC17509)
HO-scale 56-foot Great Northern Center-Flow Hopper in Glacier Green. This model reproduces the classic bulk-carrier designed to haul fine, granular materials such as plastic pellets and animal feed. It’s built for rapid loading and unloading, featuring four discharge bays under the car, and reflects the Center-Flow design that kept these cars common on mixed freights across the United States, Canada, and Mexico into the early 1980s.
The Bachmann HO-scale 56-foot Center-Flow Hopper delivers authentic detailing, with free-rolling metal wheels featuring RP25 contours, E-Z Mate Mark II knuckle couplers, and a range of vibrant paint schemes to suit a variety of layouts and rolling-stock rosters.
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Overview
The HO 56' Hopper Great Northern #170304 in Glacier Green is a remarkable model developed by American Car & Foundry (ACF) in the mid-1960s. This 56' 4-Bay Center-Flow Hopper has become a staple in the North American rail network thanks to its robust design and versatility.
This model is specifically built for efficiently transporting materials such as plastic pellets, animal feed, and various other fine, granular products. Designed with rapid loading and unloading capabilities, it features four discharge bays located on the underside of the body. Although production lasted until the early 1980s, this type of hopper continues to serve on mixed freights throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
The Bachmann 56' ACF Center-Flow Hopper boasts impressive detail and functionality, including free-rolling metal wheels with RP25 contours and E-Z Mate Mark II knuckle couplers. Its vibrant paint schemes add to the overall aesthetic appeal, making it a standout choice for collectors and enthusiasts alike.
Features
- Scale: HO
- Model: 56' 4-Bay Center-Flow Hopper
- Manufacturer: Great Northern #170304
- Color: Glacier Green
- Developed by American Car & Foundry (ACF) in the mid-1960s
- Designed for transporting materials such as plastic pellets and animal feed
- Features four discharge bays for rapid loading and unloading
- Commonly operated on mixed freights across North America
- Equipped with free-rolling metal wheels with RP25 contours
- Includes E-Z Mate Mark II knuckle couplers
- Available in a range of vibrant paint schemes
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Specifications
- Scale: HO
- Model: 56' 4-Bay Center-Flow Hopper
- Manufacturer: Great Northern #170304
- Color: Glacier Green
- Developed by: American Car & Foundry (ACF)
- Era: Mid-1960s
- Usage: Transporting materials such as plastic pellets and animal feed
- Discharge Bays: Four for rapid loading and unloading
- Common Usage: Mixed freights across North America
- Wheels: Free-rolling metal wheels with RP25 contours
- Couplers: E-Z Mate Mark II knuckle couplers
- Paint Schemes: Range of vibrant options available
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