This HO scale 52' 6 Canadian Mill Gondola is an outstanding model of the Rapido 50055A PGE - Pacific Great Eastern #9408, presented in its as - delivered black color. Note that the picture might show a different road number. The real 52’6” mill gondolas were produced from 1943 through the 1950s for several Canadian railways. They were built in large numbers by National Steel Car (Hamilton) and Eastern Car Company (Trenton). These cars served widely across the US and Canada until the 1980s, and some are still in company service today. Our model precisely replicates the prototype. It features delicate Z (Zed/Zee) bracing or hat channel ribs, separate wire grab irons, positionable drop ends, and ratchet - style hand brakes. The die - cast metal floor provides good weight for smooth operation. The interior has full rivet and tie - down details. Three types of 70 - ton trucks are available: solid bearing, roller bearing, and solid bearing side frames with roller bearing inserts, all with turned, free - rolling metal wheels. Standard - fitted are our metal Macdonald - Cartier knuckle couplers. Key features of our HO scale model include accurate Z - brace side posts or hat channel ribs, full decoration and assembly, factory - installed grab irons, detailed underbody, positionable drop ends, era - specific trucks, magnetic metal knuckle couplers at the right height, free - rolling turned metal wheelsets, full interior detail, multiple car numbers per scheme, and all new car numbers with no duplicates from previous runs.

Using this HO scale Canadian Mill Gondola model is easy. You can place it on your model railway track and let it roll freely. It's ready to go right out of the box as it's fully decorated and assembled. When handling the model, be gentle with the delicate parts like the wire grab irons and positionable drop ends. To maintain its good condition, keep it in a dust - free environment. You can use a soft brush to clean off any dust on the surface. For the wheels, make sure they roll smoothly. If you notice any sticking, you can carefully lubricate them with a small amount of model - appropriate lubricant. When storing, avoid placing heavy objects on it to prevent any damage. Enjoy running this amazing model on your railway layout and have fun creating different scenarios.