HO FCA VersaCoil Gondola (ATHG77011)

The HO FCA VersaCoil Gondola is a versatile coil car for HO-scale layouts, designed to carry coils of various sizes—from 30 to 72 feet—inside easy-to-load transverse troughs. This design supports efficient loading and unloading while protecting coil edges, delivering a realistic coil-service experience on a model railroad.

Phase 2 variants, including NS, NOKL, and MBKX, come with removable hoods for easier access to the load, and feature authentic details such as separate wireform grab irons, etched metal coupler platforms, and 100-ton roller bearing trucks with animated rotating bearing caps. Additional details include coupler lift bars, trainline hoses, brake hoses, machined RP25 wheels, and body-mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers, all weighted for reliable, smooth operation. The VersaCoil trough design holds coils securely from 30 to 72 feet, improving loading efficiency and reducing edge damage during handling. Minimum radius is 18 inches with 22 inches recommended for best performance. These cars trace their heritage to the original VersaCoil designs from Johnstown America Corporation, later FreightCar America, reflecting a proven approach to coil shipments on North American railroads.