N WAB 65' MILL GONDOLA #12034

WABASH

CHESAPEAKE & OHIO


PROTOTYPE AND BACKGROUND INFO:

First built by General American in the early 1940’s, the mill gondola was designed for steel mill shipments that required extra length and versatility. The sturdy riveted construction could carry the necessary weight plus both end panels were hinged to fold inward. This allowed long beams and other extra-length loads to extend beyond the length of the car. When carrying such loads, the mill gondola requires flat cars coupled to both ends to allow clearance of the overhanging load.

MODEL FEATURES:

Working drop ends. Gently lift up & push inward to fold ends down.
Interior detailing
Bettendorf trucks
Fully-assembled and ready-to-run out of the box
Accurately painted and printed
Weighted die cast body and underframe for trouble free operation
Separately applied brake wheel
Screw mounted trucks w/ machined metal wheels
Operates on Code 55 and 80 rail
Body mounted McHenry operating knuckle couplers
Clear plastic jewel box for convenient storage
Minimum radius: 9 ¾”
Recommended radius: 11”

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - SMALL PARTS! NOT INTENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER 3.