HO ATH Berwick Bathtub Gondola with Load (ATH-1390)

HO-scale Berwick Bathtub Gondola with Load is a detailed freight car model for HO layouts, designed to reproduce the classic bathtub-style gondola used to haul bulk cargo. This model adds realism to a layout by capturing the distinctive silhouette and capacity of the prototype, making it a believable component in coal, ore, or other bulk-load scenes.

Features include separately applied grab irons, end ladders, and a brake wheel, and it is weighted for trouble-free operation on HO track. It uses body-mounted McHenry scale knuckle couplers and machined metal wheels with RP25 contours to provide reliable coupling and smooth rolling on most popular brands of track. With an 18-inch minimum radius (22 inches recommended), it’s ready to handle realistic curves, and the grime-ready finish provides an authentic in-service look with faded base colors and room to add rust and weathering. Historically, bathtub gondolas increased carload capacity by eliminating unloading gates, a heritage faithfully captured for authentic, period-correct freight scenes.