N ATH Berwick Bathtub Gondola with Load (ATH-1416)

An N-Scale Berwick Bathtub Gondola with Load is a detailed model freight car that recreates the distinctive bathtub-shaped gondola used for bulk cargo. It's designed to add authenticity to an N-scale layout by depicting a vintage bulk-carrier with a realistic load.

Weighted for trouble-free operation and optimum performance, the car features body-mounted McHenry scale knuckle couplers for dependable coupling, and machined metal wheels with RP25 contours that roll smoothly on most brands of track. It has a minimum radius of 9-3/4 inches, with 11 inches recommended for best performance. Primed for grime models, it presents the look and feel of “In Service” equipment, with base colors faded to match the prototype and a ready starting point for adding grime and rust. Historically, bathtub gondolas increased bulk cargo capacity by removing unloading gates, and as fleets modernized, many cars found second lives in maintenance or scrap service, often reinforced to handle varied loads.