PROTOTYPE AND BACKGROUND INFO:

First built by General American in the early 1940’s, the mill gondola was designed for steel mill shipments that required extra length and versatility. The sturdy riveted construction could carry the necessary weight plus both end panels were hinged to fold inward. This allowed long beams and other extra-length loads to extend beyond the length of the car. When carrying such loads, the mill gondola requires flat cars coupled to both ends to allow clearance of the overhanging load.

MODEL FEATURES:

• Decorated models fully-assembled and ready to run out of the box

• Highly-detailed, injection-molded body

• Separately applied wire grab irons

• Working drop ends. Gently lift up & push inward to fold ends down.

• Interior detailing

• Weighted for trouble free operation

• Machined metal wheels and RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track

• Body mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers

• Window packaging for easy viewing plus interior plastic blister safely holds the model for convenient storage

• Replacement parts available

PRIMED FOR GRIME MODELS FEATURE:

• Duplicated look and feel of “In Service” equipment; “Tattered and Torn” just like the real thing

• Faded base colors matched to the prototype

• Patches applied and shaped per road number matching each corresponding side to the prototype

• Perfect starting point for adding grime and rust

Order Due Date: December 28, 2018

Anticipated Delivery Date: December 2019