Athearn ATH15412 PS-2 2003 2 Bay Hopper B&O Baltimore & Ohio #631140 HO Scale

The Athearn ATH15412 is a fantastic HO scale model of the B&O Baltimore & Ohio 2 Bay Hopper #631140 from 2003. This PS-2 model comes with many great features. It has photo-etched roof walks, machined metal wheels with RP25 contours, and is weighted for top performance. The body-mounted McHenry® operating scale knuckle couplers are a nice touch. The highly-detailed, injection-molded body is painted and printed realistically, following prototypical paint schemes. With a minimum radius of 18 inches, it's quite versatile. A covered hopper like this is used for carrying dry bulk loads like grain, sand, and clay, protecting them from the weather. The 2003 cubic foot PS-2 cars were made by Pullman - Standard in the 1950s, offering quick loading and unloading. Coupler Style: McHenry Scale Knuckle. Eras: 1941 - 1970, 1971 - 1990, 1991 - 2009, 2010 - Present Day. Scale: HO. Sub Brand: ATHEARN.

Using this Athearn model is easy. Just place it on your HO scale track with a minimum radius of 18 inches. The McHenry scale knuckle couplers make it simple to connect with other cars. When handling, be gentle to avoid damaging the photo - etched roof walks or the detailed body. For maintenance, you can use a soft, dry cloth to clean the body and wheels regularly. If you notice any loose parts, make sure to fix them right away. Keep it in a dry place to prevent any rusting of the metal wheels. Enjoy running this model on your railroad layout and imagining it carrying all those dry bulk loads just like the real thing.