Gondolas do the unglamorous work: scrap, steel, pipe, anything that can be dropped in from above and does not mind the weather. The 53' corrugated-side car has been doing it since the late 1960s, and the ribbed side panels are the whole point. They resist the dents and buckling that come with a grapple bucket and a careless operator.
This one wears Burlington Northern as #565479. It comes fully assembled with metal wheels and knuckle couplers, so it is ready to work the moment it comes out of the box.
Specifications
| Brand |
WalthersMainline |
| Item Number |
910-6075 |
| UPC |
616374225316 |
| Scale |
HO (1:87) |
| Car Type |
53' Corrugated-Side Gondola |
| Road Name |
Burlington Northern |
| Road Number |
565479 |
| Assembly |
Ready to run |
| Couplers |
Proto MAX metal knuckle, factory installed |
| Wheelsets |
36" turned metal |
| Condition |
New |
Features
- Limited edition, one-time run of these road numbers
- Based on cars in service from the late 1960s to the present
- Corrugated side panels that resist dents and damage, as on the prototype
- Built for rough loading and handling of scrap, steel and similar loads
- Optional parts included for a coil steel cradle and bulkheads
- Correct 36" turned-metal wheelsets
- Proto MAX metal knuckle couplers
- Scale: HO (1:87)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it ready to run?
Yes. It arrives assembled with metal wheelsets and knuckle couplers fitted, so it goes straight on the layout.
What can I load it with?
Scrap, steel, pipe and similar bulk loads. Optional parts are included for a coil steel cradle and bulkheads if you want to model coil or lumber service.
What era does it suit?
Late 1960s through to the present day, so it fits most modern and transition-era layouts.
Will it couple to my other cars?
Yes. Proto MAX metal knuckle couplers are Kadee compatible.
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