The Athearn ATH27419 is a brand - new N - scale model of the TLDX - Harmon Grain Trumbull Nebr. #7223 PS 4427 Covered Hopper. It comes fully assembled and ready to be added to your layout right away. This hopper is weighted for top - notch performance and has body - mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers. The roller bearing trucks with 36” machined metal wheels and RP25 contours work well on all popular track brands. It's packed in a jewel box, perfect for display and storage. The painting and printing are razor - sharp. With screw - mounted trucks for accurate tracking and McHenry knuckle spring couplers, it operates on Code 55 and 80 rail with a minimum radius of 9 3/4”. The Pullman - Standard prototype, introduced in 1964, was a game - changer in the covered hopper market, and these cars are still in service today.
Detailed Information
MODEL FEATURES:
- Brand - new N - scale model
- Fully assembled for instant layout use
- Weighted for best performance
- Body - mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers
- Roller bearing trucks with 36” machined metal wheels and RP25 contours for compatibility
- Jewel - box packaging for display and storage
- Sharp painting and printing
- Screw - mounted trucks for accurate tracking
- Body - mounted McHenry knuckle spring couplers
- Operates on Code 55 and 80 rail
- Minimum radius of 9 3/4”
PROTOTYPE AND BACKGROUND INFO:
Pullman - Standard took over the covered hopper car market in the 1950s with the successful PS - 2 series. In 1964, the 4427 cubic foot capacity covered hoppers came out, meeting the demand for efficiency from railroads and shippers. They carried more per trip than 40’ boxcars and were designed for bulk commodities like grain. These cars have been on North American rails for decades and are still in use.
Specifications
| PROTOTYPE MANUFACTURER: | Pullman Standard |
| COUPLER STYLE: | McHenry Scale Knuckle |
| ERA: | 1960s+ |
| Minimum Age Recommendation: | 14 years |
| Is Assembly Required: | No |
Using this Athearn N - scale covered hopper is super easy. Since it's fully assembled, you can just place it on your model train track right out of the box. It's designed to work well on Code 55 and 80 rail with a minimum radius of 9 3/4”, so make sure your track meets these requirements. When handling the hopper, be gentle with the body - mounted McHenry couplers as they are delicate. For maintenance, keep it clean from dust and debris. You can use a soft, dry cloth to wipe it down regularly. If you notice any issues with the wheels or couplers, check for loose parts. This product is recommended for users 14 years and older, so keep it away from younger children to avoid any potential choking hazards.
