HO 40' Ribbed 3-Bay Ballast Hopper UP #1 (ATH7649)

An HO-scale 40-foot ribbed three-bay ballast hopper in Union Pacific livery (UP #1), this open-hopper model reflects the real-world cars used to move ballast and other loose bulk materials on a model railroad. It features a highly detailed injection-molded body with authentic paint and printing, plus separately applied wire grab irons and a brake wheel for true-to-life detail. A removable load adds versatility for customizing ballast content or display, while body-mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers ensure prototypical coupling behavior.

Weighted for optimum performance, the car rides on nickel-silver wheels with RP25 contours and is designed for HO layouts with an 18-inch minimum radius for reliable operation on curves and switches. The combination of robust detailing, durable construction, and Union Pacific decoration makes it a practical addition to ballast yards, mainline runs, or dioramas where bulk-car movement is part of the scene.