Atlas Master Line HO ACF 4650 3-Bay Centerflow Hopper Western Pacific - SEALED
$ 21.12
Description
Atlas Master Line HO ACF 4650 3-Bay Centerflow Hopper Western Pacific - SEALED. Atlas Master Line #20001415 – HO Scale ACF 4650 3-Bay Centerflow Hopper Western Pacific #11927. Precision Body Molding: Captures the signature "Centerflow" curved side profile designed for efficient gravity unloading. Item is NEW in SEALED box. Exterior of packaging may exhibit minor cosmetic wear. Ships FREE within 1 business day. Atlas Master Line #20001415 – HO Scale ACF 4650 3-Bay Centerflow Hopper Western Pacific #11927 Atlas Master Series release of the American Car and Foundry (ACF) 4650 cubic foot 3-bay Centerflow covered hopper. This model is a high-detail replica of a versatile bulk commodity hauler, featuring the structural refinements seen in the post-1971 production version. Road number 11927 is finished in the classic Western Pacific grey livery with bold "WP" reporting marks and crisp, accurate data stenciling. Key Features Precision Body Molding: Captures the signature "Centerflow" curved side profile designed for efficient gravity unloading. Etched-Metal Details: Features see-through etched-metal roof walks and a detailed brake gear assembly. Factory-Applied Paint: Authentic Western Pacific grey scheme with high-fidelity lettering and placement. High-Performance Trucks: 100-ton roller-bearing trucks with blackened metal wheels for smooth rolling and superior tracking. Reliable Coupling: Body-mounted AccuMate® knuckle couplers with screw-attached coupler pockets for dependable operation. Original Packaging: Arrives new in original Atlas Master Series protective window-box packaging. Prototype History The ACF 4650 Centerflow hopper was a major evolution in freight car design, utilizing its curved body as a structural element to eliminate the need for a center sill. This increased internal capacity and streamlined the unloading process for materials like grain, salt, and minerals. Western Pacific (WP) relied on a significant fleet of these "Plate C" cars to move agricultural and industrial products across its transcontinental route. Often seen in mixed manifests or unit grain trains alongside power from the "Feather" era, these hoppers remained a common sight well into the Union Pacific merger era.
