D&RGW 10000-10069	

These 2-bay, 100-ton covered hoppers were built by AC&F in 7/1974. They featured round hatches, gravity-pneumatic outlets and 2971 ft3 capacity. They are the CF2971 variant built only in 1974-75. They feature 2970 ft3 capacity, but are physically longer and shorter than cars built before or after as per the following:

									side		draft
	type		built		capy.	IL	EXH		plate		arms		model
	CF2970		1966-73		2970	34'-9"	15'-1"		NOTE 1		5'-4"		Athearn
	CF2971		1974-75		2970	37'-11"	14'-9"		NOTE 2		5'-11"		no model
	CF2980		1976-1982+	2980	34'-9"	15'-1"		NOTE 2		6'-6"		IM


     	NOTE 1:	 early type 1 smooth, canted side plate, plus angle iron side sheet stiffener
	NOTE 2:  later type 4 side plate with two pressed beads with no angle iron stiffener 

Photo by: John Rus

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