HO PS-2 2003 2-Bay Hopper BN #424798 (ATH15416)

This HO-scale two-bay PS-2 covered hopper is a faithful reproduction of a mid-century freight car designed to carry dry bulk loads like grain, sand, or clay. Built by Pullman-Standard in the 1950s, PS-2 cars feature a fixed roof and enclosed sides with openings for loading through the roof and unloading via bottom doors, keeping the cargo protected from the weather. The model represents about 2,003 cubic feet of capacity and mirrors the era’s practical, workhorse design.

Fine details include photo-etched roof walks, machined metal wheels with RP25 contours, and a weighted underframe for stable operation. The model uses body-mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers for authentic coupling, and the injection-molded body is painted and printed to match prototypical schemes. A minimum radius of 18 inches makes it well suited for typical HO layouts.