N PS 4427 Covered Hopper B&O #602901 (ATH27404)

This N-scale Baltimore & Ohio PS-2 Covered Hopper is a ready-to-run model that reproduces Pullman-Standard’s 4427-cubic-foot bulk-commodity hopper introduced in 1964. It’s designed to represent grain and other bulk shipments on a modern model railroad layout, adding an authentic mid-century touch to any scene.

Key details include body-mounted McHenry knuckle spring couplers, screw-mounted and roller-bearing trucks, and 36-inch machined metal wheels with RP25 contours for precise tracking. It runs on Code 55 and Code 80 rail, is weighted for smooth operation, and arrives fully assembled in jewel box packaging for display and storage. Razor-sharp painting and printing, plus a minimum curve radius of 9-3/4 inches, help this car look and perform like the real thing. Prototype history notes that PS-2 covered hoppers were a mainstay for bulk service—especially grain—across North America, a heritage faithfully captured in this model.