N Thrall High Side Gondola with Load NORX #1 (3) (ATH3889)

An N-scale Thrall High-Side Gondola with Load is a realistically detailed freight car designed for model railroading, recreating Thrall’s mid- to late-20th-century high-side gondolas used for bulk loads. This model arrives with a load to convey its capacity on the rails, adding convincing presence to any layout.

Built for reliable, prototype-accurate operation, it rides on machined metal wheels with screw-mounted 100-ton roller bearing trucks and body-mounted McHenry scale operating knuckle couplers, plus a separately applied brake wheel for added realism. It’s accurately painted and printed on a highly detailed injection-molded body and weighted for smooth, trouble-free running. Compatible with Code 40, 55, and 80 rail and designed for a minimum turning radius of 9¾ inches, it suits a wide range of layouts. Primed for grime modeling, base colors are faded to mirror the prototype, making it a ready starting point for weathering with grime and rust. Thrall produced high-side gondolas in the 1960s–80s and became a leading maker of specialized freight cars, a heritage echoed in this detailed N-scale replica.