HO 40' Ribbed 3-Bay Ballast Hopper (ATH7641)

This HO-scale 40-foot ribbed, three-bay ballast hopper model recreates an open-hopper freight car designed to move loose bulk materials such as ballast for track beds. On HO layouts, it provides a realistic representation of an open-hopper prototype, bringing authentic ballast-car character to yards, sidings, and mainline scenes.

Key features include a removable load, separately applied wire grab irons and brake wheel, weighted construction for steady performance, and nickel-silver wheels with RP25 contours. The highly detailed injection-molded body is painted and printed for realistic decoration, and it uses body-mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers. Designed to negotiate curves as tight as 18 inches, this model is built to run smoothly on compact layouts while delivering authentic ballast-car drama.