HO Covered Hopper BNSF #436235 (ATH-2482)

An HO-scale BNSF covered hopper car modeled after the FMC 4700-series design, road number 436235. This detailed model brings authentic freight-car detail to any layout and is ideal for realistic yard and mainline operations.

Equipped with separately applied brake gear including brake wheel, housing, chain, lever, air reservoir, brake cylinder and triple valve, it rides on 100-ton trucks with 36-inch solid nickel-silver wheels in RP25 contours for smooth operation on common HO track. Factory-applied roof walk, roof hatch, end details, ladders and wire grab irons shape a lifelike profile, while see-through etched metal end platforms and roof walkways add realism. The model uses body-mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers and is weighted for dependable pulling power. It offers two outlet grate variations and a minimum radius of 18 inches to fit typical layouts. Primed for grime, the finish presents faded base colors that mimic in-service cars, providing a ready-made starting point for weathering and rust effects.