HO 56' Hopper Great Northern #170304 Glacier Green (BAC17509)

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.