Explore the Rapido 50048A HO scale model of the Canadian National 52' 6 Canadian Mill Gondola. This model represents the #143489 car in its as - delivered boxcar red color. Please note that the picture might show a different road number. The real 52’6” mill gondolas were produced from 1943 through the 1950s for multiple Canadian railways. National Steel Car (Hamilton) and Eastern Car Company (Trenton) built these cars in large numbers. They were used in general service and traveled across the US and Canada until the 1980s, and some are still in company service today. Our model is incredibly detailed. It has delicate Z (Zed/Zee) bracing or hat channel ribs where needed, separate wire grab irons, positionable drop ends, and ratchet - style hand brakes. The die - cast metal floor gives it good weight for smooth operation, and the underbody is fully detailed. The interior also has full rivet and tie - down details. We offer three different 70 - ton trucks as appropriate, 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, fully 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 National mill gondola model is easy. Just place it on your model train track and let it roll. It can be added to your existing train set or used to start a new one. When handling the model, be gentle with the delicate parts like the wire grab irons and positionable drop ends. Avoid dropping or rough handling to prevent damage. For maintenance, use a soft, dry cloth to gently clean the exterior. If there's dust inside, you can use a small, soft - bristled brush. Check the wheels regularly to make sure they're free - rolling. If they seem sticky, a small amount of model - train lubricant can be applied carefully. Store the model in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent any color fading or warping. Also, keep it out of reach of small children who might accidentally break it.