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Covered Hopper, 3-Bay, ACF 3560

Vehicle - Rail - Rolling Stock (Freight) - 3-Bay ACF Centerflow 3560
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NameCovered Hopper, 3-Bay, ACF 3560
RegionNorth America
CategoryRail
TypeRolling Stock (Freight)
SubTypeCovered Hopper
Variety3-Bay ACF Centerflow 3560
ManufacturerAmerican Car & Foundry (Details)
EraNA Era IV: 2nd Gen Diesel (1958 - 1978)
Year(s) of Production1967 - 1972



History: Covered hoppers such as these are used to transport any dry bulk material that you don't want exposed to the elements. Salt, fertilizer, some dry chemicals, and bauxite are common loads for this car. Over 200 were built from 1967 to 1972. The three-compartment ACF® 3560 Center Flow Covered Hopper was designed for the transport of high-density dry bulk ladings of 50 – 60 pounds per cubic foot. The 100-ton car was designed to fit into the smallest modern plate diagram dimensions, Plate B.
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ACF Industries LLC originally known as The American Car and Foundry Company and was formed in 1899. In 1955 ACF Industries, Incorporated became the new name for The American Car and Foundry. Over the years railcar manufacturing and leasing were the major forces in ACF's economic growth and stability. ACF has weathered many changes and is still committed to the manufacture of new railcar and railcar parts and sub-assemblies. ACF Industries LLC became a successor to ACF Industries, Incorporated on May 1, 2003.

ACF Industries LLC is a leader in the manufacture and fabrication of specialty railcar parts and miscellaneous steel products. While the Company's primary purpose is to compliment the new car and repair car market, it also provides manufacturing support to other manufacturers of steel products.

ACF Industries LLC is headquartered in St. Charles, Missouri and our manufacturing facility is located in Milton, Pennsylvania.

From the company website.

Item Links: We found: 2 different collections associated with Rail - Rolling Stock (Freight) - 3-Bay ACF Centerflow 3560
Item created by: gdm on 2018-07-04 19:39:37. Last edited by gdm on 2018-10-28 16:56:22

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