HO Bethgon Coalporter with Load, BNSF #3 (ATH81597)

HO BethGon Coalporter with Load in BNSF #3 livery is an HO-scale replica of Bethlehem Steel’s Johnstown American BethGon coal car, designed to haul coal in realistic model railroad operations. The bathtub-style car features an all-aluminum body and trough-style bottom to boost capacity and lower the center of gravity for steadier tracking in long unit trains. One end is equipped with a rotary coupler, enabling through-unloading without uncoupling.

It features a newly re-tooled body, separate wire-form grab irons, etched metal coupler platforms, and a separately applied brake wheel for added realism. It rides on 36-inch machined wheels with RP-25 contours, is weighted for smooth operation, and uses body-mounted McHenry scale-knuckle couplers for reliable handling. The model is fully painted and decorated for authentic appearance, and is built to operate on HO layouts with a minimum radius of 18 inches, making it a faithful addition to coal-haul consists.