PS-2 2,600-cubic-foot capacity covered hopper
Scale: HO (1:87.1) and N (1:160)
Price: HO, $51.99; N, $36.99
Era: 1965 to present (varies depending on paint scheme)
Manufacturer: Athearn Trains, 2904 Research Rd., Champaign, IL 61822; 800-338-4639; athearn.com
PS-2 2,600-cubic-foot-capacity covered hopper features:
- Flush or overhanging roof as appropriate
- Etched metal crossover platforms (HO) and running boards (HO and N)
- Factory-installed wire running board grab irons
- Injection-molded plastic body
- Body-mounted McHenry couplers (N) or double-shelf couplers (HO)
- Machined metal wheels with RP-25 contours (HO)
- Minimum radius: HO, 18”; N, 9 ¾”
Release date: October 2023
Road names: Baltimore & Ohio (gray); Burlington Northern (Cascade Green); Chicago & North Western (yellow); Detroit, Toledo & Ironton (orange); Missouri-Kansas-Texas (red with BKTY reporting marks); and Winchester & Western (yellow). Three road numbers per paint scheme.
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