HO 52' Mill Gondola SLSF #65169 (ATH8186)

This HO-scale 52-foot Mill Gondola is a detailed model of an open-top freight car used to haul bulky loads such as coil steel or scrap metal. Recreating the SLSF 65169 prototype, it features refined end-sheet details, improved rivet and bolt detailing, corrected wire grab-iron placements, new top-chord details, jack reinforcement pad details, and updated coupler cut lever mounting for a crisp, prototype-accurate look.

Inside, the car comes with separately applied wire grabs, body-mounted McHenry scale knuckle couplers, 33-inch solid nickel-silver wheels with RP25 contours for smooth operation on popular tracks, and a weight-balanced chassis for dependable performance. It is fully assembled with sharp painting and printing, and offered in multi-packs with unique road numbers. The minimum radius is 18 inches, and the grime-ready paint scheme mirrors faded base colors for an authentic in-service appearance, providing a ready starting point for adding grime and rust. Open-top gondolas like this are ideal for depicting large loads such as coil steel or scrap metal loaded by crane on yards and industrial sidings.