{"product_id":"ath2375","title":"Athearn HO Scale PS 4740 Covered Hopper Golden West Service CRLE #521027 - ATH-2375","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAthearn HO Scale PS 4740 Covered Hopper – CRLE #521027 (ATH2375)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFactory 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.\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 (Golden West Service)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRoad Number 521027\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 dependable operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMinimum operating radius: 18 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Classic Pullman-Standard Covered Hopper\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduced 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.\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 available at Fusion Scale Hobbies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Athearn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59686375162142,"sku":"ATH2375","price":33.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/6789\/3534\/files\/ATH-2375_A0_BQ05XY21.jpg?v=1784822390","url":"https:\/\/trainsupply.com\/products\/ath2375","provider":"Train Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}