
HO 26' PC&F Ore Car Tight-Bottom Low Side with Load (ATH-1708)
This HO-scale 26-foot PC&F ore car features a tight-bottom low side and a removable ore load, built for realistic ore service on model railroads. It includes McHenry operating-scale knuckle couplers, precision-machined metal wheels with RP25 contours, and a weighted body for steady, smooth operation on HO track, with a minimum radius of 18 inches.
Offered in Legendary Liveries—a collection of iconic railroad paint schemes exclusive to Athearn—these ore cars are ideal for collecting, proto-freelancing, or simply adding historical flair to a roster. The removable ore load enhances display and loading scenarios, while the overall detailing supports authentic operations and reliable performance on layout tracks.
This HO-scale 26-foot PC&F ore car features a tight-bottom low side and a removable ore load, built for realistic ore service on model railroads. It includes McHenry operating-scale knuckle couplers, precision-machined metal wheels with RP25 contours, and a weighted body for steady, smooth operation on HO track, with a minimum radius of 18 inches.
Offered in Legendary Liveries—a collection of iconic railroad paint schemes exclusive to Athearn—these ore cars are ideal for collecting, proto-freelancing, or simply adding historical flair to a roster. The removable ore load enhances display and loading scenarios, while the overall detailing supports authentic operations and reliable performance on layout tracks.
Description
This HO-scale 26-foot PC&F ore car features a tight-bottom low side and a removable ore load, built for realistic ore service on model railroads. It includes McHenry operating-scale knuckle couplers, precision-machined metal wheels with RP25 contours, and a weighted body for steady, smooth operation on HO track, with a minimum radius of 18 inches.
Offered in Legendary Liveries—a collection of iconic railroad paint schemes exclusive to Athearn—these ore cars are ideal for collecting, proto-freelancing, or simply adding historical flair to a roster. The removable ore load enhances display and loading scenarios, while the overall detailing supports authentic operations and reliable performance on layout tracks.











