“Freight Car Classics” is a semi-regular feature in Diesel Era. Here are examples of American Car & Foundry’s 2970 Centerflow.
![](https://dieselera.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/SLSF-78682-ACF-2970-Sherman-TX-Nov-30-80-Kuelbs-J800.jpg)
ABOVE: SLSF 78682 shows some wear, but still looks good in this late 1980 view taken at Sherman, Texas. This American Car & Foundry 2,970-cubic-foot capacity Centerflow was new in early 1975. – Dick Kuelbs photo/Kevin EuDaly collection
![](https://dieselera.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/CNW-96808-Apr-1997-D-Norris-J800.jpg)
ABOVE: Above: CNW 96808 retains its original owner’s reporting marks, while sporting a late 1990s Union Pacific repaint with “We Will Deliver” slogan and CH-100-260 classification. – Dennis Norris photo, Kevin EuDaly collection
![](https://dieselera.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/SBD-226870-on-BM-Mechanicville-NY-May-31-1987-John-Bartley-J800.jpg)
ABOVE: Left: SBD 220670 shows a patched Monon two-bay Centerflow on Boston & Maine tracks at Mechanicville, N.Y., on May 31, 1987. – John Bartley photo, Kevin EuDaly collection