Overland Models American Car & Foundry (ACFX) Steel Frame, Riveted, 1-dome Tank Cars
Prototype Info
Manufacturer:
American Car and Foundry (ACF)
Car Type:
steel frame, riveted, 1-dome
Year/Era:
1947
Volume:
10,000 gallons
Car Owner:
American Car & Foundry (ACFX)
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
Overland Models
Manufacturer ID:
4001
Factory:
Ajin Precision, Korea
Gauge:
S
Year Introduced:
1986
Qty Made:
41
Product Type:
brass
Finish:
unpainted
Wheels:
scale or hi-rail
Couplers:
not included
Decals:
not included
Magazine Article:
NASG Dispatch, Fall 1985 #4 & Winter 1986 #1
Notes:
This car was one of the 1986 NASG's Special Projects cars. It represents a non-insulated, low-pressure tank car, which is the most common variety used for general service. They were available with either scale coil-sprung T-section Bettendorf trucks, or AF-compatible Ace sprung-Bettendorf trucks with hi-rail wheels.
(image copyright © Tom Henderson; used by permission)
(image copyright © Jim Kindraka; used by permission)
(image copyright © Bob Werre; used by permission)
(image copyright © Andy Malette; used by permission)
(image copyright © Bob Werre; used by permission)
Bob Werre's photo shows how the model arrived from the factory.