HO Trinity 3-Bay Hoppers KRIX #56135 (ATHG97160)

HO Trinity 3-Bay Hopper is a detailed HO-scale model that reproduces Trinity Steel’s iconic three-bay covered hopper, built for hauling dry bulk goods on modern model railroads. It’s offered in two body styles representing 10-panel and 12-panel variations and features authentic details such as a photo-etched metal roofwalk, body-mounted McHenry scale knuckle couplers, and a separate brake cylinder, valve and air reservoir with wire brake plumbing. Genesis 100-ton trucks with spinning roller bearing caps ride on 36-inch machined metal wheels with RP25 contours, and the car is weighted for stable operation with an 18-inch minimum radius on HO layouts.

Primed for grime models, the car presents a replicated look of in-service equipment with faded base colors matched to the prototype, providing an ideal starting point for adding grime and rust. The real-world counterpart—a 5161 cubic-foot three-bay hopper introduced in the mid-1990s—carried agricultural products, sugar, and dry chemicals across North America and remains a common sight on Class 1 and short-line railroads. With authentic detailing and faithful proportions, this HO-scale hopper helps create a believable, era-appropriate freight scene on any layout.