HO ATH Berwick Bathtub Gondola with Load UFIX Primed for Grime (ATH-1397)

HO Berwick Bathtub Gondola with Load, Primed for Grime, is an HO-scale freight car designed to model bulk cargo service. The tub-shaped gondola paired with a grime-ready primer provides an authentic in-service look and a solid base for weathering and detailing.

Details include separately applied grab irons, end ladders, and a brake wheel, plus weight for stable, trouble-free operation. It features body-mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers and machined metal wheels with RP25 contours that run smoothly on most HO track, and it is weighted for dependable tracking with an 18-inch minimum radius and a 22-inch recommended radius. The Primed for Grime finish duplicates the look and feel of in-service equipment, with faded base colors matched to the prototype and a ready starting point for adding grime and rust. Historically, bathtub gondolas were designed to maximize bulk cargo capacity by eliminating unloading gates; many were later repurposed for maintenance or scrap service, a legacy reflected in their rugged, workmanlike appearance.