Athearn RTR 1391 HO Scale Bathtub Gondola w/Load Salt River SPRX 290 Era_2021 + Height: 21mm

Height: 21mm

Left side auxiliary cab: 3 tall doors with latches on the #2 door

this racing car features a carbon monocoque frame

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Athearn RTR 1391 HO Scale Bathtub Gondola w/Load Salt River SPRX 290 Era_2021 + Height: 21mmAthearn RTR 1391 HO Scale Bathtub Gondola w Load Salt River SPRX 290 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