Athearn HO Scale PS 4740 Covered Hopper Great Northern GN #172388 - ATH-2368
Athearn HO Scale PS 4740 Covered Hopper Great Northern GN #172388 - ATH-2368
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Athearn HO Scale PS 4740 Covered Hopper – Great Northern #172388 (ATH2368)
The Athearn HO Scale PS 4740 Covered Hopper decorated for Great Northern #172388 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 perfect for hauling grain, fertilizer, feed, and other dry bulk commodities on HO Scale railroads from the late 1960s through today.
Fully 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, reliable operation. Whether operating in a unit grain train or mixed freight consist, this model delivers dependable performance and outstanding prototype realism.
Model Features
- Official Athearn HO Scale Ready-To-Roll model
- Decorated for Great Northern
- Road Number 172388
- Prototype Pullman-Standard PS 4740 covered hopper
- Fully assembled and ready for your layout
- Body-mounted McHenry® operating knuckle couplers
- 36-inch machined metal wheels with RP25 contours
- Roller-bearing trucks
- Weighted for dependable operation
- Razor-sharp factory paint and lettering
- Minimum operating radius: 18 inches
A Pullman-Standard Freight Car Icon
Introduced in 1967, the Pullman-Standard PS 4740 covered hopper was designed to provide greater capacity than the earlier PS 4427 while maintaining exceptional reliability. These versatile freight cars quickly became fixtures across North American railroads and remain in service today, making them an excellent choice for HO Scale layouts representing multiple railroad eras.
Expand your freight fleet with additional Athearn HO Scale PS 4740 Covered Hoppers. Pair this car with premium locomotives from the Athearn Genesis collection, browse dependable rolling stock in our Athearn Ready-To-Roll Trains, or shop the complete selection of Athearn model trains and accessories available at Fusion Scale Hobbies.