{"product_id":"ath2373","title":"Athearn HO Scale PS 4740 Covered Hopper Golden West Service CRLE #521006 - ATH-2373","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAthearn HO Scale PS 4740 Covered Hopper – CRLE #521006 (ATH2373)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFactory 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.\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 CRLE #521006\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFactory-applied Primed for Grime® 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 smooth, reliable operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRazor-sharp paint and lettering\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMinimum operating radius: 18 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect for Modern Freight Operations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduced 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}\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 freight car 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":59686375096606,"sku":"ATH2373","price":33.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/6789\/3534\/files\/ATH-2373_A0_LD47QN5V.jpg?v=1784822386","url":"https:\/\/trainsupply.com\/products\/ath2373","provider":"Train Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}