Athearn RTR 1942 HO Scale 65' Mill Gondola Cotton Belt SSW 72004 Demo Car Body In contrast with typical sliding

In contrast with typical sliding doors

The included NiMH charger uses a 12-Volt DC power outlet for universal high-output charging

A few museum examples include Southern Railway 2601 residing at the North Carolina Museum of Transportation

Walthers Proto 920-50700 HO Scale ALCo PA PB Diesel Set Southern Pacific SP 6006 / 5911

Athearn RTR 1942 HO Scale 65' Mill Gondola Cotton Belt SSW 72004 Demo Car Body In contrast with typical slidingAthearn RTR 1942 HO Scale 65' Mill Gondola Cotton Belt SSW 72004 First built by General American in the early 1940s, the mill gondola was designed for steel mill shipments that required extra length and versatility. The sturdy riveted construction could carry the necessary weight plus both end panels were hinged to fold inward. This allowed long beams and other extra length loads to extend beyond the length of the car. When carrying such loads, the