This Atlas 20006552 PS - 2 Covered Hopper is a fantastic HO scale model of the Penn Central's #74212 car in green and white. The picture might show a different road number. Covered hoppers are a relatively new addition to the train car family. Until the 1980s, the AAR regarded these as “special” cars, and then they got their own car - type code category. These early covered hoppers were designed mainly for more efficient cement loading and unloading, replacing the old method of bagging cement and using box cars. Pullman - Standard built this two - bay covered hopper design starting in the late 1940s, with production lasting into the 1950s. It has eight round roof hatches for fast loading and two large gravity gates to quickly discharge the cargo. Its capacity is 2,003 cubic feet. Key features include 50 - ton friction bearing or 70 - ton roller bearing trucks (depending on the road name), detailed brake gear, Accumate® couplers, and prototypical painting and printing.

Using this HO scale covered hopper model is easy. You can simply place it on your model train track and connect it to other cars using the Accumate® couplers. When setting up your model train layout, make sure the track is clean and smooth to ensure the car runs well. For maintenance, use a soft brush to gently clean the exterior of the car to keep the prototypical painting and printing looking great. Check the brake gear and trucks regularly to make sure they are in good condition. Avoid using harsh chemicals or abrasive materials on the car as this could damage it. Store the car in a dry and dust - free place when not in use to prevent any long - term damage.