HO 40' 4-Bay Offset Hopper with Load - Data Only Black (ATH-1587)

HO 40' 4-Bay Offset Hopper with Load in Data-Only Black is a detailed HO-scale freight car that reproduces a four-bay offset hopper used for bulk commodities like coal. Its removable load lets you stage loading and unloading scenes on a layout for added realism.

Designed for authentic operation, this model features McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers, factory-applied wire grab irons, stirrup steps, end braces, and a brake platform. It sits on precision-machined metal wheels with RP25 contours and includes fully represented brake gear—brake wheel and housing, air reservoir, brake cylinder, triple valve, trainline with supports and roping eye. Weighted for stable performance and with a minimum curve radius of 18 inches, it runs smoothly on common HO layouts. The design reflects prototype open-hopper equipment used with automated loading and unloading facilities, making it a convincing addition for coal or other bulk-commodity consists.