N PS-2 2893 3-Bay Covered Hopper, SOU #93300 (ATH-1734)

This N-scale PS-2 3-Bay Covered Hopper, Southern Railway 93300, is a detailed model of a Pullman-Standard PS-2 hopper designed for bulk-commodity service on an N-scale layout. The three-bay design and prototypical silhouette make it a realistic centerpiece for a mid‑20th-century freight scene.

Details include separately applied round roof hatches, a brake wheel and walkway, plus outlets and braces, all complemented by body-mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers and machined metal wheels with RP25 contours for smooth running on common track. The model is built to negotiate an 11-inch minimum radius and is primed for grime, providing a convincing “in service” look with faded base colors and a ready starting point for adding rust. Historically, PS-2 hoppers from Pullman-Standard dominated the market in the 1950s for hauling bulk cargo such as grain, cement, and plastic pellets across North America, underscoring their practical, utilitarian design.