HO Ortner 5-Bay Rapid Discharge Hopper (ATH-1112)

The HO Ortner 5-Bay Rapid Discharge Hopper is a detailed HO-scale freight car set designed for prototypical five-bay hopper service. This five-car ensemble comes with unique road numbers, removable loads, and is fully assembled for immediate operation on a layout. Body-mounted McHenry scale double-shelf knuckle couplers keep everything flowing smoothly on standard track, and machined RP25 wheels ensure reliable rolling performance. Weighing for steady operation and with a minimum radius of 18 inches, it’s ready to run on most HO layouts.

New tooling delivers higher fidelity, with separately applied metal grab irons and end cages instead of molded railings, plus detailed brake line piping and an etched stainless steel brake wheel platform. The hopper features accurately scaled door linkage with reshaped weight for a convincing see‑through effect, and is accurately painted and printed for prototypical realism. This combination of precision construction and realistic detailing makes it ideal for display or operation in a period-appropriate freight consist.