Atlas, N Scale, 50006337, General American 3500 Dry-Flo 3-Bay Covered Hopper, Santa Fe, #3000964
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Atlas, N Scale, 50006344, General American 3500 Dry-Flo 3-Bay Covered Hopper, WR Grace GACX, #50234
Description The 3500 Cubic Foot Dry-Flo Covered Hopper served as a reliable commodity hauler for over four decades. In 1959, General American initiated the production of Dry-Flo covered hoppers to meet the rising demand for larger hoppers capable of handling bulk commodities. The innovations in covered hopper design during the 1950s were greatly beneficial to shippers, who sought hoppers that could accommodate larger quantities of specialized commodities like oats and malt. The N Scale Dry-Flo model is meticulously crafted to match the prototype down to the finest detail, using original prototype blueprints. Atlas ensures accurate attention to both body and paint detail.
Production History:
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Built: The GA 3500CF Dry-Flo Covered Hoppers were manufactured primarily during the 1960s and 1970s.
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Quantity: While exact production numbers are not readily available, thousands of these tank cars were produced to meet the demands of various industries.
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Replacement Timeline: These tank cars began to be gradually replaced starting in the late 1980s and early 1990s as newer models with improved safety and efficiency features were introduced.
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Current Status: Many of these tank cars have been retired from active service, but some are still in use today, primarily for specialized or regional applications.
Features:
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Ready-to-Run
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Injection-Molded Plastic
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Fine-Scale Detail
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Separate Brake Detail
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Chemically Etched Brake Platform
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Accurately Painted/Printed
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Prototypical Ride Height
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70-Ton ASF Ride Control Trucks
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33" Metal Wheels
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Body-Mounted Scale Coupler