Athearn RTR 1388 HO Scale Bathtub Gondola w/Load Union Pacific UP 3-Pack #2 Era_1970s - 1980s Prior to the 1960s

Prior to the 1960s

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Athearn RTR 1388 HO Scale Bathtub Gondola w/Load Union Pacific UP 3-Pack #2 Era_1970s - 1980s Prior to the 1960sAthearn RTR 1388 HO Scale Bathtub Gondola w Load Union Pacific UP 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