{"product_id":"ath2370","title":"Athearn HO Scale PS 4740 Covered Hopper CSX CSXT #249244 - ATH-2370","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAthearn HO Scale PS 4740 Covered Hopper – CSX #249244 (ATH2370)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Athearn HO Scale PS 4740 Covered Hopper decorated for CSX #249244 is a highly detailed model 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 across the CSX system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFactory assembled and ready for operation, this Athearn Ready-To-Roll freight car features crisp prototype lettering, subtle weathering, body-mounted McHenry® operating knuckle couplers, 36-inch machined metal wheelsets with RP25 contours, roller-bearing trucks, and factory weighting for smooth, dependable performance. The Primed for Grime® finish provides an authentic in-service appearance while serving as an excellent foundation for additional weathering if desired.\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 CSX\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRoad Number 249244\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFactory-applied Primed for Grime® weathered finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePrototype Pullman-Standard PS 4740 covered hopper\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\u003eMinimum operating radius: 18 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Modern Freight Car Ready for Service\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduced in 1967, the Pullman-Standard PS 4740 covered hopper was designed to increase payload capacity while maintaining the proven reliability of earlier PS covered hopper designs. These versatile freight cars became a common sight across North America and continue to operate today. Athearn's Primed for Grime® finish recreates the faded paint and lightly weathered appearance of real freight equipment, making this model an excellent addition to any modern HO Scale railroad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExpand your freight fleet with more \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 additional 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":59686374965534,"sku":"ATH2370","price":33.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/6789\/3534\/files\/ATH-2370_A0_ICPVR1UT.jpg?v=1784822381","url":"https:\/\/trainsupply.com\/products\/ath2370","provider":"Train Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}