HO PS-2 2893 3-Bay Covered Hopper, CB&Q #85012 (ATHG73616)

An HO-scale PS-2 3-Bay Covered Hopper in CB&Q livery, car 85012, this model replicates a classic Pullman-Standard bulk-car design. It’s ideal for adding an authentic mid-century hopper to a layout, showing how grain, cement, and plastic pellets moved along North American rails.

Designed for smooth operation on standard hobby tracks, the model includes separately applied roof hatches, a photo-etched roof walk, factory-applied wire grab irons, and detailed outlets, plus full underframe detail with air reservoir, control valve, and brake cylinder. It is weighted for steady, realistic running and rides on 33-inch nickel-silver wheels with RP25 contours to fit most track brands. Body-mounted McHenry scale knuckle couplers, lift bars, trainline hoses, brake hoses, and other detailing complete the prototypical look, with accurate painting and printing. The minimum radius is 18 inches, making it suitable for a wide range of layouts. PS-2 covered hoppers like this were a staple of mid-century bulk service, hauling commodities across North America for decades.