Athearn RTR 1953 HO Scale 65' Mill Gondola Lehigh Valley LV 34317 Wheels/Tires - 2.2 sway bars and adjustable turnbuckles

sway bars and adjustable turnbuckles

not the streamlined appearance that was largely for show: "Weight

Kit includes Realistic Water

these cars ply the rails in a legacy of America’s great car builder

One of the largest carriers of WWII

Athearn RTR 1953 HO Scale 65' Mill Gondola Lehigh Valley LV 34317 Wheels/Tires - 2.2 sway bars and adjustable turnbucklesAthearn RTR 1953 HO Scale 65' Mill Gondola Lehigh Valley LV 34317 First built by General American in the early 1940s, 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