Athearn's well-detailed Airslide covered hopper is available in two scales

摘要

A correctly proportioned General American 2,600-cubic-foot-capacity Airslide covered hopper is the latest offering from Athearn. The model, available in HO and N scales, features etched-metal running boards, wire grab irons, and well-detailed outlets.rnPrototype data. The General American 2,600-cubic-foot-capacity Airslide hopper was designed to transport bulk shipments of sugar, flour, pharmaceuticals, plastics, and chemicals, among other dry granular and powdered materials.rnThe six roof hatches featured airtight gaskets that kept the lading dry and free of contaminants.rnThe genius of the Airslide hopper was in its unloading method. The bottoms of the hoppers were lined with a fabric that could be penetrated by air. Once an air source was connected to the car, air would pass through the fabric and aerate the load, allowing it to flow more freely to the outlets.