HO GEN GATC 2600 Airslide Covered Hopper CBQ #811 (ATHG-2130)

HO-scale GATC 2600 Airslide Covered Hopper, CBQ 811, is a detailed model of a mid‑century bulk‑cargo car. It reproduces the Airslide concept with two narrow, steep‑sided troughs and an air‑permeable bottom, where air flowing through the load fluidizes it for smooth discharge through the hopper outlets, just as the real car did.

The model captures authentic detailing and versatility, including three different body styles and a richly modeled underbody with outlet piping, plus a see‑through roof walk and separately applied roof hatches and brake wheel. It rides on authentic trucks with machined metal wheels in RP25 profiles, and uses body‑mounted McHenry scale knuckle couplers for reliable operation. Finished with accurate painting and printing, the car is weighted for steady performance on HO track and designed for minimum curves of 18 inches, making it a realistic addition to yards, sidings, and mainline scenes.