HO GEN Trinity 5161 Covered Hopper TILX #518721/518728/518732 (ATHG-1085)

The HO GEN Trinity 5161 Covered Hopper is a highly detailed model that accurately represents a popular freight car design used widely in North America. With an optimized capacity for transporting agricultural products, sugar, and dry chemicals, this model is a perfect addition for any railroad enthusiast aiming for realism in their layout. The covered hopper showcases the TILX road numbers #518721, #518728, and #518732, reflecting the authentic liveries seen in the railroads today.

This model features a separate brake cylinder, valve, and air reservoir that includes wire brake plumbing, enhancing the realism of the setup. Each end is equipped with coupler cut levers and air hoses, while the photo-etched metal roofwalk adds a distinct level of detail. The car comes with separately applied end cages and etched end platforms, as well as a standard size coupler draft gear box with a screw-mounted lid for improved connectivity.

Equipped with body-mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers, the model is designed for smooth operations. It rolls on Genesis 100-ton trucks with animated spinning roller bearing caps, providing a lifelike experience during use. The 36” machined metal wheels with RP25 contours ensure compatibility with all popular brands of track. For optimal performance, this hopper is weighted appropriately, and it operates best on a minimum radius of 18 inches, with a recommended radius of 22 inches.