HO PS-2 2600 Covered Hopper MKT #1326 (ATH63820)

The HO PS-2 2600 cubic-foot Covered Hopper is a ready-to-run HO-scale freight car designed to faithfully reproduce a 1960s-era cement-and-sand hopper and haul cement and sand on your layout. This model matches the prototype with a roof configuration that can be flush or overhanging, features a detailed end cage and etched end platforms, and has an injection-molded body with crisp detailing. It rides on machined metal wheels with RP25 contours and uses body-mounted, McHenry scale double-shelf knuckle couplers for smooth, reliable operation on most tracks. Weighted for stable performance and finished with authentic paint and printing for prototypical realism, it arrives fully assembled and ready to run, with an 18-inch minimum radius.

Historically, the PS-2 2600 cu ft covered hopper entered service in the 1960s and was widely used for cement and sand shipments, occasionally serving as a buffer car between loads when a bulkhead wasn’t used. This model captures that heritage, providing an authentic visual and operational addition for HO layouts recreating era-appropriate freight scenes.