Athearn 27417 N Scale PS 4427 Covered Hopper "The Rock" ROCK 630266 Lighting Kit Originally built in 1999

Originally built in 1999

6 per card

blowdown and wheelslip effects

and will continue with production plans outlined by BLMA

Quickly recognized for its ruggedness and reliability

Athearn 27417 N Scale PS 4427 Covered Hopper "The Rock" ROCK 630266 Lighting Kit Originally built in 1999Athearn 27417 N Scale PS 4427 Covered Hopper "The Rock" ROCK 630266 Pullman Standard dominated the covered hopper car market beginning in the 1950s, thanks to the design success of their PS 2 series of covered hoppers. In 1964 the 4427 cubic foot capacity covered hoppers were introduced. PS responded to increasing demand for efficiency by the railroads and shippers alike, carrying more per trip then the 40 boxcars with the signode grain door. Designed