Atlas, N Scale, 50006344, General American 3500 Dry-Flo 3-Bay Covered Hopper, WR Grace GACX, #50234

Atlas, N Scale, 50006344, General American 3500 Dry-Flo 3-Bay Covered Hopper, WR Grace GACX, #50234 Description The 3500 Cubic Foot Dry-Flo Covered Hopper served as a reliable commodity hauler for over four decades. In 1959, General American initiated the production of Dry-Flo covered hoppers to meet the rising demand for larger hoppers capable of handling bulk commodities1. The innovations in covered hopper design during the 1950s were greatly beneficial to shippers, who sought hoppers that could accommodate larger quantities of specialized commodities like oats and malt. The N Scale Dry-Flo model is meticulously crafted to match the prototype down to the finest detail, using original prototype blueprints1. Atlas ensures accurate attention to both body and paint detail. Production History: Built: The GA 3500CF Dry-Flo Covered Hoppers were manufactured primarily during the 1960s and 1970s. Quantity: While exact production numbers are not readily available, thousands of these tank c