N 65' Mill Gondola Southern Pacific #160611 (ATH-2001)

The N 65' Mill Gondola is a highly detailed model representing the Southern Pacific number 160611. This fully assembled and ready-to-run model is constructed with a weighted die cast body and underframe, ensuring trouble-free operation. The gondola features intricate interior detailing and is accurately painted and printed for authenticity.

It is equipped with Bettendorf trucks and operates seamlessly on Code 55 and 80 rail. The model includes separately applied brake wheels and screw-mounted trucks that feature machined metal wheels. Additionally, the gondola utilizes body-mounted McHenry operating knuckle couplers, providing reliable connections with other railcars. Notably, it has a minimum radius requirement of 9 ¾ inches, making it compatible with various layouts.

Originally built by General American in the early 1940s, this type of gondola was specifically designed for transporting steel mill shipments, allowing for longer loads to extend beyond the length of the car by utilizing hinged end panels that fold inward.