Overland Models Undecorated Steel, Covered, 2-bay, Center Discharge Hoppers
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
Overland Models
Manufacturer ID:
1686
Factory:
Ajin Precision, Korea
Prototype Info
Manufacturer:
American Car and Foundry (ACF)
Style:
steel, covered, 2-bay, center discharge
Model Info
Gauge:
S
Introduced:
1984
Qty Made:
65
Product Type:
brass
Finish:
unpainted
Wheels:
scale
Couplers:
scale
Decals:
not included
Magazine Article:
NASG Dispatch, Jul 2015, pg (Jim Kindraka recalls the history)
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
This car was one of the 1984 NASG "Special Projects" cars. It was the first time a model railroading organization had successfully imported a brass model. This is a phase II model, signified by the open spaces between the two hopper sections.
(image copyright © Chuck West; used by permission)
(image copyright © Bill Lane; used by permission)
(image copyright © Bill Winans; used by permission)
Bill Winans decorated his model for his layout's private road name.