Athearn HO Scale PS 4740 Covered Hopper Great Northern GN #172205 - ATH-2367
Athearn HO Scale PS 4740 Covered Hopper Great Northern GN #172205 - ATH-2367
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Athearn HO Scale PS 4740 Covered Hopper – Great Northern #172205 (ATH2367)
The Athearn HO Scale PS 4740 Covered Hopper decorated for Great Northern #172205 is a highly detailed replica of one of the most successful covered hopper designs ever produced. Based on the Pullman-Standard 4,740 cubic foot prototype, this freight car is ideal for transporting grain, fertilizer, feed, and other dry bulk commodities on HO Scale railroads.
Factory assembled and ready for operation, this Athearn Ready-To-Roll model features crisp Great Northern paint and lettering, body-mounted McHenry® operating knuckle couplers, 36-inch machined metal wheels with RP25 contours, roller-bearing trucks, and factory weighting for smooth, dependable operation. Whether operating as part of a grain train or mixed freight consist, this model delivers excellent realism and reliable performance.
Model Features
- Official Athearn HO Scale Ready-To-Roll model
- Decorated for Great Northern
- Road Number 172205
- Prototype Pullman-Standard PS 4740 covered hopper
- Fully assembled and layout ready
- Body-mounted McHenry® operating knuckle couplers
- 36-inch machined metal wheels with RP25 contours
- Roller-bearing trucks
- Weighted for dependable operation
- Crisp factory-applied paint and lettering
- Minimum operating radius: 18 inches
A Pullman-Standard Classic
Introduced in 1967, the Pullman-Standard PS 4740 covered hopper was designed as the successor to the earlier PS 4427, offering increased carrying capacity while maintaining exceptional reliability. These freight cars quickly became common across North America and remained in service for decades, making them an excellent choice for HO Scale layouts depicting railroading from the late 1960s through the present day. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
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