O D&RGW ACF 4-Bay Centerflow #15500 (not shown)
American Car and Foundry introduced the 5250 cubic
foot version of its “Centerflow” covered hopper in
November, 1964. These cars hauled everything from
plastics to grain, starches and clays and were owned
by railroads, private companies and car leasers alike.
Some wore elaborate colorful paint schemes while
others were simple gray affairs. Even those however
often became more colorful as they became attractive
canvases for taggers in the last two decades.
With nearly 18,000 similar cars built from 1964 to 1982.
These cars were a common site around the country
from the 1960s to the 2010s. Several hundred are still
in service today, often having served multiple owners.
This release includes many colorful cars from multiple
eras, including some modern tagged and weathered
versions. Models feature round or trough-style roof
hatches like the prototypes
Die-cast trucks and operating
couplers
Hidden uncoupling tabs
Trough or round roof hatches per
prototype
Easy conversion to scale couplers
and 2-rail wheels (available
separately)
Product Features:
Minimum Curve O31
Length: 14 1/2in
