N PS-2 2600 Covered Hopper C&NW #95846 (ATH17247)

The PS-2 2600-Cubic-Foot Covered Hopper in C&NW livery is a detailed model that recreates a 1960s PS-2 design used to haul cement and sand. It features a choice of flush or overhanging roof to match the prototype, etched metal roofwalks, factory-installed wire roofwalk grab irons, and McHenry knuckle spring couplers. The car is weighted for smooth, reliable operation and finished with meticulously applied paint and printing to deliver prototypical realism.

In real service, this style of hopper entered operation in the 1960s and remained in use well into the 2000s, primarily for cement and sand shipments and occasionally as a buffer car where a bulkhead wasn’t present. On layouts, it fits with standard track curves (minimum radius of 9 3/4 inches) and pairs well with other freight cars in yards or industrial scenes. The combination of detailed etching, authentic livery, and weighted construction makes this model a convincing addition to any roster.