HO PS-2 2893 3-Bay Covered Hopper SOU #93263 Model (ATHG-1277)

An HO-scale 3-bay covered hopper modeled after Southern Railway's SOU 93263, designed in the PS-2 2893 configuration for realistic operation on standard HO layouts.

Key details include separately applied round roof hatches, factory-applied wire grab irons, and full underframe detailing with an air brake reservoir, control valve, and brake cylinder plumbing. The car rides on 33-inch solid nickel-silver wheels with RP25 contours for smooth running, and uses body-mounted McHenry scale knuckle couplers for prototypical operation. A photo-etched metal roof walk, detailed outlets, and weighted construction add to the authentic look, while the injection-molded body is highly detailed and engineered for steady performance on an 18-inch minimum radius. A primed-for-grime option recreates an in-service appearance with faded base colors matched to the prototype, providing a ready starting point for adding grime and rust.