Rapido N 533010 Flexi-Flo Hoppers (Late), Merchants Despatch (Repaint) (6)
SKU: RPI-533010
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- Weight: 1.60 LBS
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Includes road numbers 897833, 897851, 897857, 897868, 897878, 897885
Built between August 1964 and June 1966 the American Car & Foundry (ACF) 3500 cu. ft. covered hopper was an early innovator in pressure differential unloading and a marketing masterclass thanks to the "Flexi-Flo" tag coined by the car's biggest customer, the New York Central railroad.
Many cars were still in use well into the mid 2010s, only being ultimately retired due to rules regarding age of cars used in interchange service.
Features:
Two uniquely-different body styles - Early and Late
Unique 125-Ton Barber S-2 trucks
Etched metal running boards
Injection-moulded grab irons
Fully detailed underbody with full discharge piping and brake equipment
Factory-installed air pipes and coupler cut levers