Athearn HO Scale PS 4740 Covered Hopper Golden West Service CRLE #521006 - ATH-2373

Athearn HO Scale PS 4740 Covered Hopper – CRLE #521006 (ATH2373)

The Athearn HO Scale PS 4740 Covered Hopper decorated for CRLE #521006 is a beautifully detailed replica of the Pullman-Standard 4,740 cubic foot covered hopper. Finished with Athearn's popular Primed for Grime® weathering, this model captures the faded paint and lightly weathered appearance of a freight car that has spent years transporting grain, plastic pellets, fertilizer, and other dry bulk commodities throughout North America.

Factory assembled and ready for operation, this Ready-To-Roll freight car features body-mounted McHenry® operating knuckle couplers, 36-inch machined metal wheels with RP25 contours, roller-bearing trucks, crisp factory lettering, and precision weighting for dependable operation. The realistic weathered finish blends naturally into modern freight consists while providing an excellent starting point for additional custom weathering.

Model Features

• Official Athearn HO Scale Ready-To-Roll model
• Decorated for CRLE #521006
• Factory-applied Primed for Grime® finish
• 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 smooth, reliable operation
• Razor-sharp paint and lettering
• Minimum operating radius: 18 inches

Perfect for Modern Freight Operations

Introduced in 1967, the Pullman-Standard PS 4740 covered hopper became one of the most successful covered hopper designs ever built. Designed to carry a wide variety of dry bulk commodities, these cars served railroads, leasing companies, and private owners across North America for decades and remain in service today. Athearn's Primed for Grime® finish recreates the subtle fading and weathering seen on prototype freight cars in regular revenue service. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Expand your freight roster with additional Athearn HO Scale PS 4740 Covered Hoppers. Pair this freight 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 at Fusion Scale Hobbies.