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Athearn HO MP Eagle/Buzzsaw Logo ACF Covered Hopper
Athearn ATH81068 HO ACF 2970 Covered Hopper – MP 706005 , MoPac Eagle/Buzzsaw Logo
The American Car and Foundry CenterFlow covered hopper was available in several configurations and Missouri Pacific purchased large a large number of 2-bay and 3-bay versions. In the 1960s, American Car and Foundry introduced the Centerflow design. The car’s rounded body provided structural strength without the added weight of bracing, as well as making gravity unloading easier. This 2-bay car came in a 2,970-cubic foot capacity. On the MP system, these cars handled loads such as cement, sand, roofing granules and similar denser bulk commodities.
For accounting purposes, ownership of these cars was divided between MP, TP and C&EI. This model represents one of the 2-bay versions with MP reporting marks and the eagle/buzzsaw emblem.
MODEL FEATURES:
Round or trough hatches
Photo-etched metal roof walk
Separately applied wire grab irons and stirrup steps
Detailed outlets
Separate brake cylinder, valve and air reservoir with wire brake plumbing
Multiple road numbers
Fully-assembled and ready-to-run out of the box
Accurately painted and printed
Highly detailed, injection molded body
Separately applied brake wheel
Machined metal wheels
Screw mounted trucks
Body-mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers
Weighted for trouble-free operation
Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track
Minimum radius: 18″
| Car Number | MP 706005, MP 706027 |
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