Athearn 52' Mill Gondola GONX/RailGon
Channel: Engineer Hall
Date: 2021-06-22

Detailed Information

MODEL FEATURES:
Fully assembled and ready for your layout
New 3-packs make modeling a complete train easy
Separately applied wire grab irons and etched end platforms
Weighted for optimum performance
Razor sharp painting and printing
33” solid nickel silver wheels with 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
Minimum radius: 18”
PROTOTYPE AND BACKGROUND INFO:
Open top cars, such as gondolas, have been a mainstay on railroads for decades as they are ideal for carrying large, bulky loads such as coil steel or scrap metal loaded by crane.
Specifications
COUPLER STYLE: McHenry Scale Knuckle
ERA: 1980s - Present
Minimum Age Recommendation: 14 years