Athearn DRGW ACF 2970 Freight Car 15996
Model Information
The size ratio of the model relative to the real-world prototype (e.g., HO, N, O).
HO
The marketing brand under which the item is sold (e.g., Athearn, Walthers).
Athearn
A specific product line within the brand (e.g., Genesis, Mainline).
-
The general category of the item (e.g., Locomotive, Rolling Stock).
Freight Car
A more specific classification (e.g., Diesel-Electric, Boxcar).
Covered Hopper
A detailed description of the specific car or locomotive type (e.g., GP38-2, Plug Door Insulated Steel).
ACF 2970
The actual entity that manufactured the model, if different from the brand.
Athearn
The stock keeping unit (SKU) or catalog number assigned by the manufacturer.
52087
The name of the railroad or owner.
Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW)
The specific number assigned to this individual car or locomotive.
15996
The alphabetic code identifying the owner (e.g., UP, BNSF).
DRGW
Curated list of common equipment details like DCC, Sound, Powered status, etc.
Additional attributes or equipment details not covered by standard features.
Prototype Details
The builder of the real-world equipment (e.g., EMD, GE, ACF).
ALCO
The build date, if printed on the model.
-
The rebuild date, if printed on the model.
-
The reweigh date, if printed on the model.
-
The earliest time period appropriate for this item.
Deregulation (1980 - 1995)
Second Generation Diesel (1960 - 1980)
The specific decades during which this item would be prototypical in revenue service.
1980s
The approximate length of the car in feet.
-
Specific measurements of the model or prototype. Format: [Type] [Value] (e.g. IL 40'6").
Allowed types:
• IL (Inside Length)
• IW (Inside Width)
• IH (Inside Height)
• OL (Outside Length)
• OW (Outside Width)
• OH (Outside Height)
• EH (Eaves Height)
• EW (Eaves Width)
• EXH (Extreme Height)
• EXW (Extreme Width)
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Volume or weight capacity markings as labeled on the model or prototype. Format: [Type] [Value] (e.g. CUFT 3000).
Allowed types:
• CUFT (Cubic Feet)
• CAPY (Nominal Capacity)
• LDLMT (Load Limit)
• LTWT (Light Weight)
• GRL (Gross Rail Load)
• MAX WGT (Max Cargo Weight)
• GAL (Gallons)
• US GAL (US Gallons)
• IMP GAL (Imperial Gallons)
• LITERS (Liters)
• KG (Kilograms)
• SHELL (Shell Capacity)
• DOME (Dome Capacity)
• WATER CAPY (Water Capacity)
• ICE CAPY (Ice Bunker Capacity)
• BKR CAPY (Bunker Capacity)
• LEVEL (Level Full Capacity)
-
Availability
The date the model was announced by the manufacturer.
-
The estimated arrival date for the model provided by the manufacturer at the time of announcement.
April 2025
The actual date the model became available at retailers.
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The Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price at the time of announcement.
-
Model Information
The size ratio of the model relative to the real-world prototype (e.g., HO, N, O).
HO
The marketing brand under which the item is sold (e.g., Athearn, Walthers).
Athearn
A specific product line within the brand (e.g., Genesis, Mainline).
-
The general category of the item (e.g., Locomotive, Rolling Stock).
Freight Car
A more specific classification (e.g., Diesel-Electric, Boxcar).
Covered Hopper
A detailed description of the specific car or locomotive type (e.g., GP38-2, Plug Door Insulated Steel).
ACF 2970
The actual entity that manufactured the model, if different from the brand.
Athearn
The stock keeping unit (SKU) or catalog number assigned by the manufacturer.
52087
The name of the railroad or owner.
Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW)
The specific number assigned to this individual car or locomotive.
15996
The alphabetic code identifying the owner (e.g., UP, BNSF).
DRGW
Curated list of common equipment details like DCC, Sound, Powered status, etc.
Additional attributes or equipment details not covered by standard features.
Model Information
The size ratio of the model relative to the real-world prototype (e.g., HO, N, O).
HO
The marketing brand under which the item is sold (e.g., Athearn, Walthers).
Athearn
A specific product line within the brand (e.g., Genesis, Mainline).
-
The general category of the item (e.g., Locomotive, Rolling Stock).
Freight Car
A more specific classification (e.g., Diesel-Electric, Boxcar).
Covered Hopper
A detailed description of the specific car or locomotive type (e.g., GP38-2, Plug Door Insulated Steel).
ACF 2970
The actual entity that manufactured the model, if different from the brand.
Athearn
The stock keeping unit (SKU) or catalog number assigned by the manufacturer.
52087
The name of the railroad or owner.
Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW)
The specific number assigned to this individual car or locomotive.
15996
The alphabetic code identifying the owner (e.g., UP, BNSF).
DRGW
Curated list of common equipment details like DCC, Sound, Powered status, etc.
Additional attributes or equipment details not covered by standard features.
The official description provided by the manufacturer.
PROTOTYPE SPECIFIC INFORMATION The 2-bay covered hopper first entered service in the 1950s. The cars handle loads such as cement, sand and similar denser bulk commodities. In the 1960s, American Car and Foundry introduced the Centerflow design. The car's rounded body provided structural strength without the added weight of bracing, as well as making gravity unloading easier. This 2-bay car came in a 2,970-cubic foot capacity. PRIME FOR GRIME $54.99 INDIVIDUAL | $139.99 3-PACK $49.99 INDIVIDUAL | $124.99 3-PACK VVIISSIITT YYoouurr LLooccaall RReettaaiilleerr Orders Due: 12.29.23 CCLLIICCKK AAtthheeaarrnn..ccoomm ETA: APRIL 2025 CCAALLLL 11..880000..333388..44663399 * Union Pacific Licensed Product
Additional community-contributed notes or observations.
Initial Source: 05_ATHHO_ACF_2790_Hopper_112423.pdf