NSC 6400 Gondola with Load Plastic Model (ATHGN12567)

NSC 6400 Gondola with Load is a detailed scale model of National Steel Car’s modern 6,400 cubic foot gondola, designed for model railroading. This replica includes a removable scrap load to enhance authenticity and provides a realistic addition to a contemporary freight roster on layout scenes.

Details reflect prototype accuracy, with separately applied metal grab irons, etched crossover platforms, and precise brake piping in metal and plastic. Bent-wire coupler cut levers, rubber train-line hoses, and screw-mounted 100-ton roller bearing trucks contribute to the car’s realism, while body-mounted McHenry lower-shelf knuckle couplers and machined metal wheels with RP25 contours support smooth operation on popular brands of track. The injection-molded body is highly detailed and carefully painted, and the model is weighted for stable hauling. It runs on layouts with minimum radii as small as 11 inches (15 inches recommended) and the tooling includes variations of top chords and ends to reflect prototype diversity.