HO ATH Berwick Bathtub Gondola with Load, UP #35018/35025/35033 (ATH-1387)

Berwick Bathtub Gondola with Load for HO-scale model railroading reproduces the classic tub-shaped bulk-cargo freight car used by Union Pacific. This loaded model features separately applied grab irons, end ladders, and a brake wheel, plus body-mounted McHenry scale knuckle couplers for dependable handling. Machined metal wheels with RP25 contours roll smoothly on HO track, and the car is weighted for stable operation. It’s sized for HO layouts with an 18-inch minimum radius (22 inches recommended), and the primed-for-grime finish provides an authentic in-service look and a ready starting point for weathering.

Bathtub gondolas offered greater interior capacity by omitting unloading gates, a design later extended and reinforced to handle bulkier loads. As steel cars gave way to lighter aluminum designs, many found second lives in maintenance-of-way or other service. This HO-scale Berwick Bathtub Gondola with Load captures that heritage, pairing well with other UP-era equipment to create believable mid-century yards and mainline scenes with realistic weathering opportunities.