{"product_id":"ath2365","title":"Athearn HO Scale PS 4740 Covered Hopper Rio Grande D\u0026RGW #15417 - ATH-2365","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAthearn HO Scale PS 4740 Covered Hopper – Denver \u0026amp; Rio Grande Western #15417 (ATH2365)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Athearn HO Scale PS 4740 Covered Hopper decorated for Denver \u0026amp; Rio Grande Western #15417 is a detailed reproduction of one of the most successful covered hopper designs ever built. Based on the Pullman-Standard 4,740 cubic foot prototype, this freight car is ideal for hauling grain, fertilizer, feed, and other dry bulk commodities on HO Scale railroads spanning the 1970s through the present day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFully assembled and ready for operation, this Athearn Ready-To-Roll model features crisp D\u0026amp;RGW paint and lettering, body-mounted McHenry® operating knuckle couplers, 36-inch machined metal wheelsets with RP25 contours, roller-bearing trucks, and factory weighting for smooth, reliable performance. Whether operating in a unit grain train or a mixed freight consist, this covered hopper delivers dependable operation and outstanding prototype realism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eModel Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOfficial Athearn HO Scale Ready-To-Roll model\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDecorated for Denver \u0026amp; Rio Grande Western\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRoad Number 15417\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePullman-Standard PS 4740 covered hopper prototype\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFully assembled and layout ready\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBody-mounted McHenry® operating knuckle couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e36-inch machined metal wheels with RP25 contours\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRoller-bearing trucks\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWeighted for dependable operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRazor-sharp factory paint and lettering\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMinimum operating radius: 18 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Freight Car Found Across North America\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduced in 1967, the Pullman-Standard PS 4740 covered hopper was developed to increase hauling capacity while maintaining the reliability that made the earlier PS-2 series so successful. These versatile freight cars quickly became a staple of North American railroads and remain in service today, making them an excellent addition to HO Scale layouts depicting multiple railroad eras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExpand your freight roster with additional \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/collections\/athearn-ho-scale-ps4740-covered-hoppers\"\u003eAthearn HO Scale PS 4740 Covered Hoppers\u003c\/a\u003e. Pair this model with premium locomotives from the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/collections\/athearn-genesis\"\u003eAthearn Genesis\u003c\/a\u003e collection, browse dependable rolling stock in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/collections\/athearn-rtr-trains\"\u003eAthearn Ready-To-Roll Trains\u003c\/a\u003e, or shop the complete selection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/collections\/athearn\"\u003eAthearn model trains and accessories\u003c\/a\u003e at Fusion Scale Hobbies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Athearn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59686370836766,"sku":"ATH2365","price":33.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/6789\/3534\/files\/ATH-2365_A0_FTSAFFV0.jpg?v=1784822371","url":"https:\/\/trainsupply.com\/products\/ath2365","provider":"Train Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}