Athearn HO Scale 5421 ATSF 34-FT Composite-Side Hopper 180517

Athearn HO Scale 5421 ATSF 34-ft Composite-Side Hopper #180517 – C-5 Used – Knuckle Couplers – Surface Rust

Vintage Athearn HO scale hopper car in Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe (ATSF) livery, road number 180517. A layout veteran with authentic wear—ideal for realistic freight operations or restoration.

🚂 Key Features:

• Brand: Athearn

• Scale: HO (1:87)

• Road Name: ATSF (Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe)

• Road Number: 180517

• Type: 34-ft Composite-Side Hopper

• Couplers: Knuckle couplers installed

• Era: 1970s–1980s production

🧰 Condition Notes (C-5 Good):

• Moderate wear from layout use

• Surface rust on metal components 

• Dust and scuffing present on body and underframe

• Knuckle couplers intact and functional

• Wheels roll freely; no cracks or structural damage

• Sold as shown—see pictures for details

📦 Shipping & Handling: Ships from Avon, OH. Professionally packed for safe delivery.

💬 Questions? Happy to bundle with other ATSF or Athearn rolling stock—just drop me a message!