Athearn RTR 1387 HO Scale Bathtub Gondola w/Load Union Pacific UP 3-Pack #1 Track Laying Tools and easier access for maintenance

and easier access for maintenance

paint required

8" tires that have been designed from the ground up to sling sand and snow further than ever before and look good doing it

Separately-applied brake cylinders in released (piston retracted) position

The 1/10 scale

Athearn RTR 1387 HO Scale Bathtub Gondola w/Load Union Pacific UP 3-Pack #1 Track Laying Tools and easier access for maintenanceAthearn RTR 1387 HO Scale Bathtub Gondola w Load Union Pacific UP 3 Pack #1 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