Athearn HO Scale PS 4740 Covered Hopper Golden West Service CRLE #521027 - ATH-2375

Athearn HO Scale PS 4740 Covered Hopper – CRLE #521027 (ATH2375)

The Athearn HO Scale PS 4740 Covered Hopper decorated for CRLE (Golden West Service) #521027 is a finely detailed replica of one of the most successful covered hopper designs ever built. Finished with Athearn's popular Primed for Grime® weathering, this Pullman-Standard 4,740 cubic foot covered hopper captures the appearance of a freight car that has spent years transporting grain, fertilizer, plastic pellets, feed, and other dry bulk commodities across North America.

Factory assembled and ready for operation, this Athearn Ready-To-Roll freight car features crisp factory lettering, body-mounted McHenry® operating knuckle couplers, 36-inch machined metal wheelsets with RP25 contours, roller-bearing trucks, and precision weighting for smooth, reliable performance. The subtle weathered finish provides an authentic in-service appearance while serving as an excellent foundation for additional custom weathering.

Model Features

• Official Athearn HO Scale Ready-To-Roll model
• Decorated for CRLE (Golden West Service)
• Road Number 521027
• 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 dependable operation
• Minimum operating radius: 18 inches

A Classic Pullman-Standard Covered Hopper

Introduced in 1967 as the successor to the PS 4427, the Pullman-Standard PS 4740 covered hopper offered increased carrying capacity while maintaining the proven reliability that made the PS-2 family so successful. These versatile freight cars served railroads, leasing companies, and private owners throughout North America for decades and continue to operate today. Athearn's Primed for Grime® finish recreates the subtle fading and weathering seen on prototype freight cars in regular revenue service, making this model an excellent addition to any modern HO Scale freight train.

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