N ATH Berwick Bathtub Gondola with Load (ATH-1413)

Berwick Bathtub Gondola with Load is a detailed model freight car that recreates the iconic bathtub gondola used to haul bulk cargo. It includes a load and is available as a single car or as a three-car set, making it easy to build a convincing bulk-car train on a layout. The car is weighted for trouble-free operation to help it track steadily through curves and on grades.

It rides on machined metal wheels with RP25 contours and uses body-mounted McHenry scale knuckle couplers for reliable, realistic operation on most track brands. A minimum radius of 9 3/4 inches is recommended with 11 inches as the preferred curve for best performance. For weathering fans, the model is primed for grime, delivering the look and feel of in-service equipment with base colors that can be faded and weathered to add grime and rust. Historically, bathtub gondolas increased cargo capacity by forgoing unloading gates, and many later saw second lives in maintenance or other service, a heritage that informs this model’s sturdy, utilitarian character.