Check out this amazing HO scale model of the 52' 6'' Canadian Mill Gondola, Rapido 50048A CN. It represents Canadian National #143353 in boxcar red, just as it was when delivered. Note that the picture might show a different road number. These mill gondolas were first produced in 1943 and were made well into the 1950s for several Canadian railways. Many were built by National Steel Car in Hamilton and Eastern Car Company in Trenton. 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 - bracing or hat - channel ribs, separate wire grab irons, positionable drop ends, and ratchet - style hand brakes. The underbody is fully detailed, and a die - cast metal floor adds the right weight for smooth operation. The interior is also well - crafted with full rivet and tie - down details. We offer three different 70 - ton trucks: solid bearing, roller bearing, and solid bearing side frames with roller bearing inserts. The trucks have turned, free - rolling metal wheels, and standard metal Macdonald - Cartier knuckle couplers. Key features of our HO scale model include accurate Z - brace side posts or hat channel ribs, being fully decorated and assembled, factory - installed grab irons, a fully detailed underbody, positionable drop ends, era - specific trucks, magnetic metal knuckle couplers at the correct 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 your HO scale Canadian Mill Gondola model is easy. Just place it on your model train track and let it roll. You can move the positionable drop ends to show different states of the gondola. When handling the model, be gentle with the delicate parts like the wire grab irons. Avoid dropping or applying too much pressure on the model to prevent damage. For maintenance, use a soft, dry cloth to clean the exterior. If there's dirt inside the gondola, you can use a small brush to carefully remove it. Check the wheels regularly to make sure they're free - rolling. If they seem stuck, a little bit of lubricant can help. Store the model in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent color fading and warping. Enjoy your model train adventures with this detailed and high - quality gondola!