Athearn HO Scale PS 4740 Covered Hopper Golden West Service CRLE #521013 - ATH-2374

Athearn HO Scale PS 4740 Covered Hopper – CRLE #521013 (ATH2374)

The Athearn HO Scale PS 4740 Covered Hopper decorated for CRLE (Golden West Service) #521013 is a highly detailed reproduction of one of the most successful covered hopper designs ever built. Finished with Athearn's realistic Primed for Grime® weathering, this Pullman-Standard 4,740 cubic foot covered hopper captures the appearance of a freight car that has spent years hauling grain, fertilizer, plastic pellets, feed, and other dry bulk commodities throughout North America.

Factory assembled and ready for operation, this Ready-To-Roll model features crisp factory lettering, body-mounted McHenry® operating knuckle couplers, 36-inch machined metal wheels with RP25 contours, roller-bearing trucks, and precision weighting for dependable operation. The subtle weathered finish delivers an authentic in-service appearance while providing an excellent starting point for additional custom weathering.

Model Features

• Official Athearn HO Scale Ready-To-Roll model
• Decorated for CRLE (Golden West Service)
• Road Number 521013
• Factory-applied Primed for Grime® finish
• 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 optimum performance
• Minimum operating radius: 18 inches

A Proven Covered Hopper for Modern Freight Service

Introduced in 1967, the Pullman-Standard PS 4740 covered hopper was designed to increase payload capacity while maintaining the proven reliability of the earlier PS-2 series. These versatile freight cars became common across North America and continue to operate today. Athearn's Primed for Grime® finish recreates the faded paint and lightly weathered appearance of prototype freight cars in regular revenue service, making this model an excellent addition to any modern HO Scale railroad.

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