HO GEN GATC 2600 Airslide Covered Hopper SOU #90027 (ATHG-2124)

HO-scale General American Transportation Company 2600 Airslide Covered Hopper in SOU livery, car number 90027, is a detailed replica of a mid-century bulk-cargo hopper used to move materials such as flour, sugar, starch, and plastics on HO-scale layouts. The model recreates the Airslide concept—a design with an air‑permeable bottom layer that fluidizes the load for easy loading through roof hatches and discharge through the outlets—capturing the car’s 2,600 cubic-foot capacity and era-typical equipment, with historical variations where some cars were paired in two-unit sets for added capacity.

On the modeling side, the car features a highly detailed injection-molded body, accurate underbody piping, a see-through metal roof walk, and factory-installed wire grab irons and brake piping, plus separately applied roof hatches and brake wheel. It rides on machined metal wheels with RP25 contours, is weighted for stable operation, and uses body-mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers. Painted and printed with realistic fidelity, it’s designed to run smoothly on standard HO layouts, including curves as small as 18 inches, making it a compelling addition for both operation and display.