HO NSC 6000 Gondola with Load TLPX #2216 (ATHG78612)

HO NSC 6000-Cubic-Foot Gondola Car with Load is a highly detailed HO-scale model that faithfully reproduces National Steel Car’s late-model 6,000 cu ft gondolas. Built to enhance modern freight rosters, this car captures the imposing size and rugged detail of the prototype and includes a removable scrap load for realistic display and operating variation.

Features include metal grab irons, etched crossover platforms where applicable, and accurate brake piping in metal and plastic. The model rides on newly-tooled Barber S-2-E 100-ton trucks with animated bearing caps and printed road numbers, and it is weighted to NMRA standards for reliable operation. Body-mounted McHenry lower-shelf couplers, a 22-inch minimum radius (24 inches recommended), and full brake rigging add to the prototype realism. Part of the Athearn Genesis lineup, these gondolas bring authentic details to a modern HO roster.