HO Trinity 3-Bay Hopper INTX #95154 (ATHG97152)

HO Trinity 3-Bay Covered Hopper is a detailed HO-scale model designed to reproduce a common North American freight car used for bulk loads such as agricultural products, sugar, and other dry goods. This three-bay hopper mirrors the 5,161-cubic-foot design and is ready to run on HO layouts, bringing realistic freight traffic to yard and mainline scenes.

Two body styles are represented—10-panel and 12-panel variations—each with a coupler cut lever and air hose on both ends, plus a separate brake cylinder, valve, and air reservoir with wire brake plumbing. A photo-etched metal roofwalk adds authentic detail, while body-mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers and a standard-size draft gear box enhance realistic operation. The model rides on Genesis 100-ton trucks with animated spinning roller-bearing caps and 36-inch machined metal wheels with RP25 contours that perform well on most HO track brands. Weighed for steady performance and requiring a minimum 18-inch radius, this car is ready for dependable yard or mainline use. It’s primed for grime-ready finishes, featuring faded base colors to resemble in-service equipment and offering a natural starting point for adding grime and rust; Trinity Steel’s 3-bay hopper design remains a familiar sight on North American railroads, especially in unit trains and bulk-service service.