HO 52' Mill Gondola C&O #351360 (ATH8180)

HO scale 52-foot Mill Gondola in Chesapeake & Ohio livery, number 351360, is an open-top freight model designed to haul bulky loads such as coil steel or scrap metal that are typically moved by crane. This detailed rendition captures in-service equipment with refined end-sheet molded-on details, improved rivet and bolt detailing, correctly placed wire grab irons, and updated top-chord and jack reinforcement pad details, plus revised coupler cut lever mounting for realistic operation. The model comes fully assembled and ready to run, featuring razor-sharp painting and printing that brings the prototype to life.

For operation on HO layouts, the gondola rides on 33-inch solid nickel-silver wheels with RP25 contours to run on most track brands, and uses body-mounted scale knuckle couplers for dependable, prototypical couplings. It is weighted for steady performance and offered in multi-packs with unique road numbers. It is primed for grime modeling, with faded base colors that match the prototype, providing a natural starting point for adding grime and rust. Open-top gondolas like this have long served railroads as workhorse cars for decades, ideal for crane-loaded loads such as coil steel or scrap metal. The minimum turning radius is 18 inches.