HO NSC 6000 Gondola with Load Model (ATHG78609)

HO NSC 6000 Gondola with Load is a detailed HO-scale model recreating National Steel Car's 6,000-cubic-foot capacity gondolas. This Athearn Genesis car captures the prototype's size and rugged profile with authentic brake rigging, etched crossover platforms, and metal grab irons. It rides on newly-tooled Barber S-2-E 100-ton trucks with animated bearing caps and printed road numbers, and it includes a removable scrap load. Weighing to NMRA standards for reliable operation and equipped with body-mounted McHenry lower-shelf couplers, this gondola is ready to pull on mid- to large-radius HO layouts. A minimum operating radius of 22 inches is recommended, with 24 inches or more for optimal performance.

Designed to support a modern freight roster, these NSC 6000 gondolas bring authentic detailing to HO layouts, including full brake rigging, etched crossover platforms, and metal grab irons for a scale-accurate look. The included scrap load adds realism for display or operation, while the NMRA-standard weight and body-mounted couplers ensure dependable handling alongside other rolling stock. With a 22-inch minimum radius (24 inches recommended), these cars fit a wide range of layouts and deliver a convincing, prototypical presence on the track.