HO ATH 40' 4-Bay Offset Hopper with Load CP #365245 (ATH-1578)

HO-scale 40-foot, four-bay offset hopper with a removable load is a detailed model of an open-hopper car used in automated coal handling. Ideal for yards and mainline runs on an HO layout, the removable load lets you stage realistic unloading scenes. The design reflects the real-world shift toward automated cargo handling for coal and other bulk commodities.

Features include McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers for authentic coupling, factory-applied wire grab irons, stirrup steps, end braces, and a brake platform. It rides on precision-machined RP25-contoured metal wheels and includes a complete, separately applied brake gear—brake wheel and housing, air reservoir, brake cylinder, triple valve, and trainline with supports and roping eye—for convincing braking and handling. Weighted for steady performance, this model is suitable for HO layouts with a minimum 18-inch radius, enabling smooth operation on tight curves and in yards while delivering a faithful open-hopper experience.