N PS-2 2600 Covered Hopper B&O #600409 (ATH17243)

An N scale PS-2 2600 cu ft covered hopper in Baltimore and Ohio livery, this model recreates a classic 1960s-era car used to haul cement and sand on model railroads. It is designed for realistic operation on standard N scale layouts, offering authentic proportions and a prototypical silhouette.

Prototype-accurate details include variations with flush or overhanging roofs, etched metal roofwalks, and factory-installed wire roofwalk grab irons. McHenry knuckle spring couplers are installed, and the chassis is weighted to help achieve smooth, reliable operation on layout curves. A carefully applied paint scheme and printing deliver prototypical realism, with a minimum radius of 9 3/4 inches for compatibility with smaller layouts. In real service, the PS-2 2600 cu ft covered hopper entered service in the 1960s and was commonly used for cement and sand shipments, staying in service into the 2000s and occasionally serving as a buffer car when a bulkload was not protected by a bulkhead.