D&RGW High Side Gondolas

Between 1898 and 1906, the Denver & Rio Grande Western purchased approximately 1300 narrow gauge gondolas from American Car and Foundry. These cars replaced an array of well-used and worn out gondolas and became the mainstay of the railroad's gondola fleet toward the end of operations. In addition to coal, these cars often handled limestone, precious minerals, pipe, mainentance equipment and an array of other commodities as the need arose.

Blackstone Models High Side Gondolas represent these cars after the early 1920's rebuild and will be equipped with the cast "economy" draft gear design, varying paint shades and unique detailing in both weathered and non-weathered versions.

We have used a combination of plastic and die-cast parts to create a thoughtfully weighted and balanced car that will cut into virtually any consist and run smoothly along with the rest of our Blackstone Models freight cars.