Atlas Master Line HO 20006392 ACF 5250 Covered Hopper, General American #60423
Introduced in 1961 by ACF to haul sand, clay, salt, grain and bulk plastics, the Cylindrical Hopper was the first commercially successful tank-type covered hopper car design. A few of the more than 4,000 cars of this type built through 1966 can still be seen in service today across the United States.MASTER MODEL FEATURES:See-through roof walksBlackened metal wheelsFree-rolling 100-ton trucksDetailed brake gearAccuMate couplersFine painting and printing