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Eastern Seaboard Models - 135100 - Covered Hopper, 3-Bay, Cylindrical - Florida Tile - 62037

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Stock Number135100
Original Retail Price$17.95
BrandEastern Seaboard Models
ManufacturerBowser
Body StyleDelaware Valley Covered Hopper 3-Bay Cylindrical
Image Provider's WebsiteLink
Prototype VehicleCovered Hopper, 3-Bay, Cylindrical (Details)
Road or Company NameFlorida Tile (Details)
Reporting MarksACFX
Road or Reporting Number62037
Paint Color(s)Grey
Print Color(s)Blue, White & Black
Coupler TypeRapido Hook
Coupler MountTruck-Mount
Wheel TypeInjection Molded Plastic
Wheel ProfileSmall Flange (Low Profile)
Release Date1995-02-01
Item CategoryRolling Stock (Freight)
Model TypeCovered Hopper
Model Subtype3-Bay
Model VarietyACF Cylindrical
Prototype RegionNorth America
Prototype EraNA Era IV: 2nd Gen Diesel (1958 - 1978)
Scale1/160



Specific Item Information: This Lakeland, Florida tile manufacturer leases ACF cylindrical and smaller-capacity Centerflow covered hoppers to transport its raw materials from New England to its production plants in central Florida. All of its cars feature the clean yet attractive corporate herald centered on the car side. The three-bay model is painted light gray. The herald is a white rectangle bordered by a pinstriped navy blue outline, with the company name and herald printed in navy. The reporting marks and dimensional data are printed in black, along with a black & white consolidated stencil. Reporting marks and end data are printed in black on the inside end walls. Rapido couplers. Made in United States.
Model Information: This model was developed by Delaware Valley Freight Car Corporation. The tooling was purchased by Bowser in 1998 and has been re-released several times since it was acquired. The body style has also been sold by Eastern Seaboard Models under the ESM branding. The model is available in both 3-Bay and 6-Bay variations.
Prototype History:
ACF introduced their roundish cylindrical hoppers in the early 1960s. The cars differed greatly from the ribbed sided hoppers of the era. They have been made in 3-bay and 6-bay variations. These cylindrical hoppers were superseded on ACF’s production line by the Centerflow in 1964, a revolutionary design that influenced later covered hopper types. In the late 60s or early 70s Canada came out with 4-bay covered hoppers that appear to be derived from ACF’s pre-Centerflow cylindrical hoppers. These cars were used by CN, CP and various smaller Canadian shippers. There is some question as to why the Canadian builder based their design off the older cylindrical and not ACF’s newer Centerflow. It was likely a patent issue and copying it could have triggered legal action against the Canadian builders. There are also certain structural design differences between the cylindrical and centerflow cars and perhaps the decision to copy the cylindrical was based on the greater volume capacity of the cylindrical design.
Brand/Importer Information:
Eastern Seaboard Models was founded in 1987. They are a manufacturer of N scale reproductions of North American eastern railroad prototypes. The have both decorated other manufacturers' models as well as designed body styles of their own. They are located at PO Box 301, Waldwick, New Jersey 07463-0301 U.S.A.

Their 2016 lineup includes ready-to-run gondolas, well cars, hoppers, tank cars and boxcars. They also produce craftsman quality kits in their "Made in America" series. ESM products may be purchased directly from their website.
Item created by: CNW400 on 2020-07-28 22:01:00

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