Looking for a pressure-differential hopper emblematic of the Conrail era? The Rapido Trains ACF Flexi Flo covered hopper, in a Conrail repaint (class 963H, in service 1976), is exactly that kind of piece. These pneumatically unloaded Center Flow cars move cement and dry bulk products.
What sets this model apart is Rapido's signature prototype fidelity. ACF's Flexi Flo system pairs a Center Flow body with pressure-differential pneumatic unloading, allowing dry bulk products to be emptied quickly. This Conrail 963H repaint captures a great Eastern railroad's transition. Detailed underframe, metal grab irons, semi-scale couplers and turned metal wheels: everything is here for a realistic, ready-to-run car.
Features
- ACF Flexi Flo covered hopper (pneumatic unloading)
- Conrail (963H repaint, in service 1976, CR #897894) livery
- Flexi Flo pressure-differential pneumatic unloading
- ACF Center Flow body
- Conrail class 963H repaint (in service 1976)
- Detailed underframe and metal grab irons
- Ideal for cement and dry bulk products
- Body-mounted semi-scale knuckle couplers
- Free-rolling turned metal wheels
- Fully detailed underframe (brake rigging, reservoir, cylinder)
- Crisp printing and lettering, legible under magnification
- Runs on Code 83 and 100 rail
- Weighted to industry standards for reliable operation
- Ready-to-run (RTR) model
- HO scale
- Recommended minimum radius: 18"
- Made by Rapido Trains
Looking for a pressure-differential hopper emblematic of the Conrail era? The Rapido Trains ACF Flexi Flo covered hopper, in a Conrail repaint (class 963H, in service 1976), is exactly that kind of piece. These pneumatically unloaded Center Flow cars move cement and dry bulk products.
What sets this model apart is Rapido's signature prototype fidelity. ACF's Flexi Flo system pairs a Center Flow body with pressure-differential pneumatic unloading, allowing dry bulk products to be emptied quickly. This Conrail 963H repaint captures a great Eastern railroad's transition. Detailed underframe, metal grab irons, semi-scale couplers and turned metal wheels: everything is here for a realistic, ready-to-run car.
Features
- ACF Flexi Flo covered hopper (pneumatic unloading)
- Conrail (963H repaint, in service 1976, CR #897894) livery
- Flexi Flo pressure-differential pneumatic unloading
- ACF Center Flow body
- Conrail class 963H repaint (in service 1976)
- Detailed underframe and metal grab irons
- Ideal for cement and dry bulk products
- Body-mounted semi-scale knuckle couplers
- Free-rolling turned metal wheels
- Fully detailed underframe (brake rigging, reservoir, cylinder)
- Crisp printing and lettering, legible under magnification
- Runs on Code 83 and 100 rail
- Weighted to industry standards for reliable operation
- Ready-to-run (RTR) model
- HO scale
- Recommended minimum radius: 18"
- Made by Rapido Trains