HO Trinity 3-Bay Hopper DM&E # 1 (ATHG97141)

HO Trinity 3-Bay Covered Hopper, DM&E No. 1, is a detailed HO-scale model that faithfully reproduces Trinity Steel’s classic three-bay hopper design. It captures two body styles—10-panel and 12-panel variations—giving layout owners authentic options for their roster. The model includes end-lever and air hose details on each end, a separate brake cylinder, valve and air reservoir with wire brake plumbing, and a photo-etched metal roofwalk for added realism. It rides on body-mounted, scale-knuckle McHenry couplers with a standard draft gear box and screw-mounted lid, while Genesis 100-ton trucks with spinning roller-bearing caps and 36-inch machined metal wheels with RP25 contours ensure smooth operation on most HO track, even on tight 18-inch curves.

Primed for Grime delivers an in-service appearance, with base colors faded to match the prototype and a ready starting point for adding grime and rust. The car follows Trinity’s widely seen 3-bay 5161 cubic-foot hopper design, introduced in the mid-1990s for transporting agricultural products, sugar, and dry chemicals across North America. On modern layouts it fits naturally into unit-train scenes and pairs well with other freight cars from Class I and shortline fleets, offering a faithful, ready-to-run representation of a familiar North American hopper.