HO 52' Mill Gondola D&RGW #340057 (ATH8184)

This HO-scale 52-foot Mill Gondola replicates a Denver & Rio Grande Western open-top freight car, designed to haul bulky loads such as coil steel or scrap metal on a model railroad.

Refined end-sheet detailing, improved rivet and bolt detail, corrected wire grab-iron placements, and updated top-chord and jack reinforcement details contribute to an authentic prototype look. The model features separately applied wire grab irons, body-mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers, and 33-inch nickel-silver wheels with RP25 contours for reliable operation on HO track. It is weighted for steady running, fully assembled and ready to place on a layout, with razor-sharp painting and printing. Multi-packs offer unique road numbers, and the minimum radius is 18 inches for flexible track plans. Primed for grime models, it presents a faithful in-service appearance with base colors matched to the prototype and a ready starting point for adding grime and rust. Open-top gondolas like this have long carried large, bulky loads such as coil steel or scrap metal loaded by crane on railroads.