Athearn RTR 1947 HO Scale 65' Mill Gondola Rio Grande D&RGW 30055 Roadname_Winifrede RR - WNFR A new era in the
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Description
A new era in the hobby had been born
ready-to-run engines feature a five-pole skew-wound motor
First built for Union Pacific in the late 1980's by General Electric
it has gone through many changes including a complete redesign in 1960
Athearn RTR 1947 HO Scale 65' Mill Gondola Rio Grande D&RGW 30055 Roadname_Winifrede RR - WNFR A new era in theAthearn RTR 1947 HO Scale 65' Mill Gondola Rio Grande D&RGW 30055 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