HO Trinity 3-Bay Hopper CAGX #1301 (ATHG97144)

HO Trinity 3-Bay Covered Hopper Car is a detailed HO-scale model designed to replicate the North American 3-bay hopper used to haul dry bulk cargo such as grains, sugar, and other dry goods. It is offered in two body styles representing 10-panel and 12-panel configurations and includes end coupler cut levers and air hoses, a photo-etched metal roofwalk, and body-mounted scale knuckle couplers for authentic operation. The car rides on Genesis 100-ton trucks with animated spinning roller bearing caps and 36-inch machined metal wheels with RP25 contours, all weighted for stable, reliable performance on standard layouts with a minimum radius of 18 inches.

Primed for grime models: the kit presents a ready in-service look with base colors faded to match the prototype, making it an ideal starting point for adding grime and rust. In real service, Trinity’s 3-bay hopper designs became ubiquitous on North American railroads after mid-1990s consolidations, hauling agricultural products, sugar, and other dry bulk cargo across Class 1 and short-line networks. This combination of period-accurate silhouette and functional detailing makes it a versatile addition to any HO-scale freight roster.