HO 65' Mill Gondola CSX #490595 (ATH-1950)

HO scale 65-foot Mill Gondola in CSX livery, CSX #490595, is a detailed model of a General American-designed freight car from the 1940s. Built for steel-mill shipments that require extra length, the car features hinged end panels that fold inward to extend the load length. When carrying long beams or other overlength loads, flat cars at both ends are needed to clear the overhang. Decorated and fully assembled, it’s ready to run on an HO layout.

Key features include working drop ends, separately applied wire grab irons, interior detailing, and a weighted body for stable handling. It rides on machined metal wheels with RP25 contours for smooth operation on most brands of track, and uses body-mounted McHenry scale knuckle couplers for reliable coupling. With a minimum radius of 18 inches, this model fits well into standard layouts and is ideal for depicting CSX freight or steel-mill shipments in HO scale.