HO NSC 6400 Gondola DEAX #11365 (ATHG76713)

HO NSC 6400 Gondola in DEAX 11365 is a detailed HO-scale freight model recreating National Steel Car's 6400 cubic-foot capacity gondola used in scrap-metal service. This Genesis-era model reproduces nine build variations from 2006 to the present, with multiple body styles, end variations, top chords, ladders, metal grab irons, etched crossover platforms, and accurate brake piping. It rides on Genesis roller bearing trucks with animated bearing caps, is weighted to NMRA standards for reliable operation, and uses body-mounted McHenry lower-shelf couplers for smooth handling. Minimum radius is 22 inches, with 24 inches or larger recommended for best performance.

Prototype background: Beginning in 2006, National Steel Car produced these 6400 cu ft capacity gondolas as 69-foot plate-C cars designed for open-top scrap-metal service with fixed sides and ends and a solid bottom. Loading and unloading typically uses a crane equipped with a magnet, and these cars run across North America both singly and in blocks. The Genesis tooling faithfully reproduces the NSC 6400 series' nine build variations and multiple detailing options—brake rigging, grab irons, and etched crossover platforms—delivering a faithful, ready-to-run addition to a modern freight roster.