HO Trinity 3-Bay Hopper DJTX #96087 (ATHG97148)

HO-scale Trinity 3-Bay Covered Hopper, DJTX 96087, is a faithful model of Trinity Steel’s iconic 3-bay hopper design. It comes in two body styles—10-panel and 12-panel variations—and includes authentic details such as a coupler cut lever and air hose on each end, a separate brake cylinder, valve and air reservoir with wire brake plumbing, and a photo-etched metal roofwalk. Body-mounted scale knuckle couplers ride on Genesis 100-ton trucks with animated spinning roller bearing caps, and 36-inch machined wheels with RP25 contours ensure smooth operation on most HO tracks. The car is weighted for reliable performance and has a minimum radius of 18 inches for easy handling on typical layouts.

Primed for grime models, faded base colors match the prototype, providing an ideal starting point for weathering grime and rust. In real service, this 3-bay hopper is designed to haul agricultural products, sugar, or dry chemicals, and it’s a common sight across North American railroads—making this HO replica a realistic, versatile addition to freight scenes and unit-train setups.