HO Trinity 3-Bay Hopper 5161cuft Car Model (ATHG97170)

HO Trinity 3-Bay Covered Hopper, 5,161 cubic feet, is a detailed HO-scale model capturing the look of the Trinity Steel three-bay hopper. Available in two body styles—10-panel and 12-panel variations—the car is designed to portray a reliable freight vehicle used to haul agricultural products, sugar, and other dry commodities across North American rail networks on a typical layout.

Ready for operation, the model rides on Genesis 100-ton trucks with animated spinning roller bearing caps and 36-inch machined metal wheels with RP25 contours for smooth, reliable tracking on most HO track. It features body-mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers, a standard draft gear box with a screw-mounted lid, and end detailing that includes a coupler cut lever and an air hose on each end, plus separate brake cylinders, valves, and air reservoirs with wire brake plumbing. A photo-etched metal roofwalk adds a touch of realism, and the car is weighted for steady pulling and dependable performance with a minimum radius of 18 inches. The finish is “Primed for Grime” — a factory-ready starting point that mirrors in-service equipment with faded base colors matching the prototype, ideal for building up grime and rust to suit narrative scenes. The Trinity 3-Bay hopper represents the widely used 5,161 cubic foot covered hopper introduced in the mid-1990s, designed to handle agricultural commodities and similar dry goods across North American fleets.