Athearn RTR 1389 HO Scale Bathtub Gondola w/Load Salt River SPRX 3-Pack #2 Body Reamer/Scissors 36” solid nickel silver wheels

36” solid nickel silver wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track

many of the longtime steam locomotive builders began to develop diesel-electric designs after peace was declared

fits JConcepts Mambos sized wheels (JCO3408B

Each RPM Front Bulkhead is built from a bulletproof blend of engineering grade nylons

Athearn RTR 1389 HO Scale Bathtub Gondola w/Load Salt River SPRX 3-Pack #2 Body Reamer/Scissors 36” solid nickel silver wheelsAthearn RTR 1389 HO Scale Bathtub Gondola w Load Salt River SPRX 3 Pack #2 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