MODEL FEATURES:
Separately applied grab irons, end ladders, and brake wheel
Weighted for trouble-free operation
Roller bearing trucks
Body mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers
Machined metal wheels and RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track
Replacement parts available
Minimum radius: 18”
PROTOTYPE HISTORY:
With the advent of rotary dumpers, the bathtub gondola allowed the railroads to haul more bulk cargo per carload than conventional open top hoppers.
The absence of unloading gates and other appliances that affect internal capacity allowed for additional capacity per car. This improved transportation efficiency for these assigned service cars. The term “Bathtub” gondola is due to the internal shape of the car.
Product Specifications:
Sub Brand ATHEARN
Scale HO
Reporting Mark UP
Era 1971-1990, 1991-2009, 2010-Present Day