Athearn RTR 1948 HO Scale 65' Mill Gondola CSX 490587 Roadname_Lake State Railway AK023 Dark Mud

AK023 Dark Mud

Athearn Genesis G81333 HO Scale P42DC Diesel VIA "Poppy"  916 DCC Sound

9oz/in @ 4

tells the story of Altoona's birth

Athearn RTR 1948 HO Scale 65' Mill Gondola CSX 490587 Roadname_Lake State Railway AK023 Dark MudAthearn RTR 1948 HO Scale 65' Mill Gondola CSX 490587 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 mill gondola