Athearn RTR 1386 HO Scale Bathtub Gondola w/Load Union Pacific UP 35009 Battery Checker The solid nickel silver rails

The solid nickel silver rails are integrally moulded into the sleeper bases for maximum realism and strength

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Prototypical pilot and front end details and additional boiler details

Athearn RTR 1386 HO Scale Bathtub Gondola w/Load Union Pacific UP 35009 Battery Checker The solid nickel silver railsAthearn 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