Description
HO-scale Thrall High Side Gondola with Load in CPR 1 livery is a detailed freight car model designed for realistic coal-hauling scenes on an HO layout. It includes a removable load and a host of scale detailsâ€â€wire and plastic handrails, stirrup steps, ladders, and underbody componentsâ€â€along with separately applied brake gear such as a brake wheel, air reservoir, and brake cylinder. The model rides on 100-ton trucks with 36-inch wheels in RP25 contours to operate smoothly on most popular brands of track, uses McHenry scale knuckle springs for authentic coupling, and features a highly detailed injection-molded body weighted for trouble-free handling. A minimum radius of 18 inches helps it negotiate common HO curves with ease.
Primed for grime models, this Thrall gondola captures the look of in-service equipment, with base colors faded to the prototype and a ready starting point for adding grime and rust. Thrall was a well-known freight car producer from the 1960s through the 1980s, focusing on high-side gondolas and other coal cars, and it grew into a major U.S. supplier after acquiring several competitors in the 1980s. This blend of authentic detailing and practical operation makes it a versatile, believable addition to any HO coal-hauling roster.
