Athearn RTR 1386 HO Scale Bathtub Gondola w/Load Union Pacific UP 35009 MTNR All hallmarks of the Pennsylvania

All hallmarks of the Pennsylvania S-2 Turbine steam locomotive

official factory paint colors

4 x 22 x 30

Length: 139 mm

TUBES 112 mm aluminum turnbuckles are lighter than steel and stronger than titanium

Athearn RTR 1386 HO Scale Bathtub Gondola w/Load Union Pacific UP 35009 MTNR All hallmarks of the PennsylvaniaAthearn RTR 1386 HO Scale Bathtub Gondola w Load Union Pacific UP 35009 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 gondola is due to the