N PS-2 2600 Covered Hopper B&O #600421 (ATH17244)

N-scale PS-2 2600 cu ft Covered Hopper in Baltimore & Ohio livery, car number 600421, is a precise model designed to bring mid-20th-century freight operations to life on a modern layout. This PS-2 class hopper was built for cement and sand service and remains a recognizable workhorse on the railroad, with authentic proportions and detailing that capture the practical character of the prototype.

Features include a choice of flush or overhanging roof per prototype, etched metal roofwalks, factory-installed wire roofwalk grab irons, and McHenry knuckle spring couplers for reliable coupling. The model is weighted for smooth, dependable operation and finished with accurate painting and printing for prototypical realism. It is designed to handle minimum radii of 9 3/4 inches, making it a versatile addition for compact yards and curved track. PS-2 2600 cu ft hoppers were widely used in cement and sand service from the 1960s onward, and this rendition helps bring that operational history to the layout.