PROTOTYPE AND BACKGROUND INFO:

Starting in 2006, National Steel Car began construction of these giant 6,400 cu ft capacity gondolas. These exquisite Athearn Genesis models capture all of the details and variations of their prototypes. Their state of-the-art tooling replicates the nine build variations as well as multiple top chord and end variations. Separate details include full brake rigging, grab irons and etched crossover platforms. Add the definitive NSC 6400 gondolas to your modern roster with these all-new Athearn Genesis cars.

MODEL FEATURES:

• Nine Build Variations (Builds range to from 2006- Present)

• Multiple Body Styles

• Multiple Detailed End Variations

• Multiple Detail Top Chords

• Multiple Ladder Variations

• Metal Grab Irons

• Etched Metal Crossover Platforms (where applicable)

• Accurate Brake Piping (Metal and Plastic components)

• Newly-tooled Barber S-2-E, 100-ton trucks with animated bearing caps and printed road numbers

• Includes removable scrap load (non-covered versions only)

• Weighted to NMRA standards for reliable operation

• Body-mounted McHenry lower shelf couplers (not shown)

• Minimum Radius 22” — Recommended Radius 24”

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