Athearn RTR 1401 HO Scale Bathtub Gondola w/Load Pacific Rail PRAX 3-Pack #2 Primed for Grime Pennsylvania - PRR Scale: 36-inch

Scale: 36-inch

For the sake of being as prototypical as possible

Starting in 2017

Metal truss rods as appropriate

complete with a gigantic can opener between the paired set of doors

Athearn RTR 1401 HO Scale Bathtub Gondola w/Load Pacific Rail PRAX 3-Pack #2 Primed for Grime Pennsylvania - PRR Scale: 36-inchAthearn RTR 1401 HO Scale Bathtub Gondola w Load Pacific Rail PRAX 3 Pack #2 Primed for Grime With the advent of rotary dumpers, the bathtub gondola allowed the railroads to haul more bulk cargo per carload than conventional open top hoppers. The absence of unloading gates and other appliances that affect internal capacity allowed for additional capacity per car. This improved transportation efficiency for these assigned service cars. The term Bathtub