The Atlas 20006561 HO Scale PS - 2 Covered Hopper represents Norfolk & Western #514385 in MOW green with white and the NW logo. Note that the picture might show a different road number. Covered hoppers are a new - style car family. Until the 1980s, the AAR regarded them as “special” cars, and then they got their own car - type code. These early designs were made for efficient cement loading and unloading. Pullman - Standard built this two - bay design from the late 1940s to the 1950s. It has eight round roof hatches for fast loading and two large gravity gates for quick discharge. 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 Atlas HO scale covered hopper is easy. You can load your model materials through the eight round roof hatches on top. When it's time to unload, the two large gravity gates at the bottom will help you discharge the commodity quickly. For the trucks, make sure to use the 50 - ton friction bearing or 70 - ton roller bearing trucks according to the road name requirements. As for maintenance, keep it clean. You can use a soft brush to gently clean the brake gear and other detailed parts. Also, check the Accumate® couplers regularly to ensure they're in good working condition. When storing, try to keep it in a dry place to prevent any damage to the prototypical painting and printing. And remember, the picture might show a different road number than the actual product you get.