N NSC 6400 Gondola with Load CWSX #140007 (ATHGN12575)

NSC 6400 Gondola with Load for N-scale is a highly detailed freight car modeled after National Steel Car’s real-world 6,400 cubic-foot gondolas, designed to add a realistic, loaded gondola to an N-scale layout. This Athearn Genesis model captures the look and feel of a modern steel gondola, making it a prototypical addition to freight trains and switching operations.

Every detail supports prototypical operation, from separately applied metal grab irons and etched crossover platforms to accurate brake piping in metal and plastic. The car rides on screw-mounted 100-ton roller bearing trucks with machined metal RP25 wheels and uses body-mounted McHenry lower-shelf knuckle couplers for reliable coupling. A removable scrap load, rubber train line hoses, and a weighted injection-molded body enhance realism, while the finish is painted and printed for visual accuracy. It runs on most popular N-scale track brands and requires a minimum 11-inch radius (15 inches recommended) for smooth curves. Introduced by National Steel Car in 2006, the NSC 6400 gondolas were produced in several variations; this model captures common top chord and end details for an authentic, modern roster.