HO PS-2 2600 Covered Hopper WW #4013 (ATH63823)

HO-scale PS-2 2600 cubic-foot Covered Hopper, road number WW 4013, is a meticulously detailed, ready-to-run model that recreates a 1960s-era cement and sand carrier. It reflects prototype variations with a roof that can be flush or overhanging, plus end cages and etched end platforms. Body-mounted McHenry scale double-shelf knuckle couplers ensure reliable coupling, while machined metal wheels with RP25 contours deliver smooth operation on common HO track. Weighted for stable handling and finely painted and printed for prototypical realism, the injection-molded body arrives fully assembled and layout-ready, designed to run on HO layouts with a minimum curve radius of 18 inches.

Prototype background: The PS-2 2600 cu ft covered hopper entered service in the 1960s and was widely used for cement and sand shipments, with many cars remaining in service into the 2000s. It was occasionally used as a buffer car where a bulkhead wasn't present between a bulk load and the locomotive or caboose, reflecting its versatility in mid-20th-century freight operations.