Athearn PS-2 2003 covered hopper
Scale: HO (1:87.1)
Price: Single car, $34.99 individual; three-pack, $94.99
Era: 1956+ (varies by paint scheme)
Manufacturer: Athearn Trains, 2904 Research Rd., Champaign, IL 61822; 800-338-4639; athearn.com
PS-2 2003 covered hopper features:
- Injection-molded plastic body
- Photo-etched roof walks
- Metal wheels with RP-25 contours
- Body-mounted McHenry knuckle couplers
- Minimum radius, 18”
Release date: December 2023
Road names: Baltimore & Ohio (gray); Burlington Northern (gray); Florida East Coast (gray); Rock Island (gray); Santa Fe (Oxide Red); Wabash (black). Two single road numbers and one three-pack per scheme.
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