Description
HO NSC 6400 Gondola with Scrap Load (WCTX 527) is a highly detailed HO-scale freight car designed to faithfully reproduce National Steel Car’s modern 6,400 cubic-foot gondolas introduced in 2006. This model captures nine build variations and a range of body styles and end configurations, along with etched crossover platforms, metal grab irons, and precise brake piping. A removable scrap load adds realism for non-covered versions, and the car is weighted to NMRA standards to ensure stable operation on a layout.
Built for authentic performance, the gondola rides on newly-tooled Barber S-2-E 100-ton trucks with animated bearing caps and printed road numbers. It features metal brake piping (with both metal and plastic components), full brake rigging, and body-mounted McHenry lower-shelf couplers for smooth coupling. With a minimum radius of 22 inches (24 inches recommended) and a varied set of top chords, ladders, and end variations, this NSC 6400 gondola expands a modern, prototypical freight roster and adds lifelike detail to everyday operating scenes.
