HO ATH Berwick Bathtub Extended Side Gondola JAMX 1007 (ATH-1383)

HO Berwick Bathtub Extended Side Gondola — a detailed HO-scale replica of the classic bathtub gondola used for bulk cargo. The extended side design increases interior capacity, reflecting the real-world efficiency of these cars, and the model is built to run smoothly on standard HO track on any layout.

Among the features are separately applied grab irons, end ladders, and a brake wheel, with body-mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers and machined metal wheels with RP25 contours for reliable operation with most brands of track. The car is weighted for steady, trouble-free performance and can negotiate curves as tight as 18 inches (22 inches recommended). It arrives primed for grime models, offering an authentic in-service look with base colors matched to the prototype and a ready starting point for adding grime and rust. Historically, bathtub gondolas increased cargo capacity by eliminating unloading gates, and extended versions like this one were reinforced to carry bulk loads, sometimes serving maintenance-of-way or scrap duties as freight practices evolved.