Prototype Information:
With the onset of World War I, the United States Railroad Administration (USRA) was faced with the possible shortage of raw materials to construct desperately-needed rolling stock. In an effort to decrease construction time, provide a cost savings and simplify repair and parts supply, a group of seven standard freight car designs were created that could be built in large quantities. Over 20,000 composite gondolas were constructed during the war time

Features Include:

• All metal grab irons
• Die-cast Andrews-style trucks
• Die-cast chassis
• Fully-detailed inside and out
• Accurate painting and lettering
• Minimum diameter curve: O-31 (3-Rail)
• Minimum radius curve: 24" (2-Rail)

Four road numbers are available per road name.