Description
HO Scale 65 ft 6 in Mill Gondola in CB&Q markings, road number 197227, a ready-to-run freight car designed for steel-mill shipments and long, heavy loads.
It features working drop ends that fold inward to accommodate oversized loads, separately applied wire grab irons, interior detailing, and a finely detailed injection-molded body. Machined metal wheels with RP25 contours ensure smooth operation on most brands of track, and body-mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers provide authentic, reliable coupling. Decorated and fully assembled, this model is ready to run straight from the box and has a minimum 18-inch radius to fit typical layouts. The mill gondola dates back to the early 1940s, with General American’s riveted construction and hinged end panels that let long beams extend beyond the car, often requiring flat cars at either end for clearance.
