HO 52' Mill Gondola GTW #148025/148038/148171 (ATH-1989)

HO Scale 52-Foot Mill Gondola for Grand Trunk Western (GTW) is an open-top freight car designed to haul large, bulky loads such as coil steel or scrap metal, typically loaded by crane. This HO model captures the look and function of that prototype, making bulk-freight on a layout realistic and versatile.

Open-top gondolas have long been a mainstay for moving bulky loads, and this 52-foot car brings that heritage to life with updated detailing. It features refined end-sheet molded-on details, improved rivet and bolt detailing, and corrected wire grab irons, plus new top-chord and jack reinforcement pad details and improved coupler mounting. The model includes separately applied wire grab irons, body-mounted operating scale knuckle couplers, and 33-inch nickel-silver wheels with RP25 contours for smooth operation on most HO track, with weight tuned for stable handling. It ships fully assembled and ready to run, with razor-sharp painting and printing, and multi-pack options provide unique road numbers for layout variety. The minimum radius is 18 inches, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of hobby layouts.