HO NSC 6400 Gondola MRRX #4300 (ATHG76716)

HO Scale NSC 6400 Gondola Car is a detailed HO-scale model recreating National Steel Car’s 6400‑cubic‑foot capacity gondolas used in scrap‑metal service. These 69‑foot plate C gondolas are open‑top cars with fixed sides and fixed ends and a solid bottom, the kind seen on North American rail lines hauling heavy loads, often loaded with a crane magnet.

Tooling covers nine build variations spanning 2006 to today, with multiple body styles, end variations, top chords, and ladders to mirror prototype diversity. The model includes metal brake piping, metal grab irons, and etched crossover platforms, plus Genesis roller bearing trucks with animated bearing caps. It is weighted to NMRA standards for reliable operation and uses body‑mounted McHenry lower‑shelf couplers for clean, prototypical couplings. A 22‑inch minimum radius is recommended (24 inches preferred) to ensure smooth running on most layouts.