HO Trinity 3-Bay Hoppers GCCX #81093 (ATHG97164)

HO Trinity 3-Bay Hopper, GCCX configuration is a detailed HO-scale model of Trinity Steel’s iconic 3-bay covered hopper, designed to haul bulk commodities such as agricultural products, sugar and dry chemicals on a model railroad. The 3-bay design, with a capacity of 5161 cubic feet, has been a staple on North American lines since the mid-1990s, making it a faithful representation for prototypical freight consists.

The model captures a range of authentic features: two body styles representing 10-panel and 12-panel variations, end-of-car details including coupler cut levers and air hoses, and a separate brake cylinder, valve and air reservoir with wire brake plumbing. A photo-etched metal roofwalk adds realism, while body-mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers ride on Genesis 100-ton trucks with animated spinning roller bearing caps and 36-inch machined metal wheels with RP25 contours for smooth running on HO tracks. The car is weighted for steady performance and can handle HO curves with a minimum radius of 18 inches. It’s primed for grime models, providing an authentic starting point for adding dirt, grime and rust to match the prototype.