Reading (RDG) “GHH Repaint 1956” Bethlehem 70-Ton Riveted Drop-End Gondola

Reading “GHH Repaint 1956” is one of our most popular and requested paint schemes for this gondola. 1956 has brought a fresh coat of black paint and the Reading’s new “Speed Lettering” graphics to this 1941-built GHH class workhorse. Slanted and stylized speed lettering with Roman reporting marks and data – this is Classic Reading Company, all the way. We are very happy to offer 6 numbers in this scheme!

• Dimensional accuracy - scaled exactly from Bethlehem Steel plans
• Highly accurate “true to life” colors
• Exact fonts and lettering placement - compare our replicas to the prototype photos on our website!
• Detail variations: Tie downs appropriate for each paint scheme
• Detail variations: Steel or wood deck inside the car
• Detail variations: Duryea and conventional end sill detail appropriate for each paint scheme
• Detail variations: Tack board locations appropriate for each paint scheme
• Detail variations: End door variations (Dreadnaught and Straight Corrugated) appropriate for each paint scheme
• Brake platforms appropriate for each paint scheme
• Road-specific handbrakes applied to match production specifications (Universal, Ajax, or Equipco handbrakes available as separate parts, too!)
• Interior deck sits at the scale height
• Interior detail inside the gondola
• Wire grab irons and coupler lift bars
• Air hoses
• Weighted to NMRA specs for smooth operation
• Kadee® scale metal couplers
• Tangent 70-ton ASF A-3 Ride-Control trucks with free-rolling metal wheels