Athearn RTR 1386 HO Scale Bathtub Gondola w/Load Union Pacific UP 35009 MTNR 4 x 22 x 30

4 x 22 x 30

elevator and nose gear steering control

TUBES 112 mm aluminum turnbuckles are lighter than steel and stronger than titanium

Lionel 2327220 O Scale LEGACY18" Passenger Car Strasburg Railroad "Pequea Valley" Gray

Original 3-piece assembly wheels compatible with optional ball bearings (sold separately)

Athearn RTR 1386 HO Scale Bathtub Gondola w/Load Union Pacific UP 35009 MTNR 4 x 22 x 30Athearn RTR 1386 HO Scale Bathtub Gondola w Load Union Pacific UP 35009 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