The Bachmann Silver Series 56′ Centerflow Hopper (Item 70584) is an N scale (1:160) model of a private‑owner freight car marked with SCPX reporting marks for Shell Oil. The prototype cars were used to transport petrochemical products such as plastic pellets, and the side panels are marked with “Plastics”, indicating the type of cargo rather than fuel. Shell Oil leased these private cars for petrochemical transport across North American railroads. This hopper is ideal for North American freight operations, representing privately owned company cars used on various railroads. Its accurate livery and period‑appropriate style make it suitable for industrial and modern freight consists.

Features / Product Details

• Manufacturer: Bachmann

• Series: Silver Series

• Scale: N Scale (1:160)

• Catalogue Number: 70584

• Model Type: 56′ Centerflow Hopper

• Railway: American Railway

• Company/Group: Shell Oil

• Reporting Marks: SCPX

• Liveries/Branding: Shell Oil / “Plastics”

• Gauge: N Standard Gauge

• Wheels: Metal N‑scale wheels

• Couplings: Standard N Scale Couplers

• Finish: Factory decorated with Shell Oil livery

• Construction: Plastic and metal components

• Compatibility: Runs on both AC and DC N‑scale layouts

Uses

• Petrochemical and industrial freight operations

• North American freight train consists

• Industrial and refinery layouts

• Display in a model railway collection

Era
Suitable for North American Epoch IV layouts