Athearn HO Scale 15416 PS-2 2003 Covered Hopper Burlington Northern BN 424798 GPS Modeling the Transition Era from

Modeling the Transition Era from Kalmbach Publishing and authored by noted Model Railroader Magazine contributor Tony Koester is an in-depth look at the era when most railroads were making the switch from steam to diesel locomotives

K-Line K761-1895 O Scale Boxcar Pennsylvania Railroad PRR 24270

with 4-cylinder turbocharged all-aluminum boxer engine

and decals to recreate markings

Athearn HO Scale 15416 PS-2 2003 Covered Hopper Burlington Northern BN 424798 GPS Modeling the Transition Era fromAthearn HO Scale 15416 PS 2 2003 Covered Hopper Burlington Northern BN 424798 A covered hopper is a self clearing enclosed railroad freight car with fixed roof, sides, and ends with openings for loading through the roof and bottom openings for unloading. Covered hopper cars are designed for carrying dry bulk loads, varying from grain to products such as sand and clay. The cover protects the loads from the weather. These cars, boasting 2003 cubic feet