{"product_id":"ath-1394","title":"HO ATH Berwick Bathtub Gondola Model (ATH-1394)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product_description\"\u003e\n\t\u003cp\u003eThis HO Berwick Bathtub Gondola is a detailed HO-scale model that reproduces the distinctive bathtub gondola used for bulk cargo on real railroads. It’s available as a standard car or with a load included to add realism to bulk-haul scenes on an HO layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\u003cp\u003eOn the rails, it features separately applied grab irons, end ladders, and a brake wheel; weighted for smooth, trouble-free operation and using body-mounted McHenry operating scale-knuckle couplers for dependable connections; machined metal wheels with RP25 contours ensure smooth performance on most track brands, while a minimum 18-inch radius (22 inches is recommended) helps it navigate typical layouts. The design is primed for grime, offering an authentic in-service look with faded base colors that serve as a starting point for weathering. In prototype terms, bathtub gondolas boosted cargo capacity by forgoing unloading gates; as steel cars gave way to aluminum, many were repurposed for MOW or scrap service and reinforced to carry heavier, bulkier loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Athearn (ATH)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47557144510516,"sku":"ATH-1394","price":42.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/6653\/8292\/files\/ATH-1394.jpg?v=1772828862","url":"https:\/\/nankinhobby.com\/products\/ath-1394","provider":"Nankin Hobby","version":"1.0","type":"link"}