ScaleTrains Kit Classics 1161 CB&Q Havelock Shops 52’6″ Gondola SOO Line 64092

200 Class GM-6A 52’ 6” Gondola were built in 1967/1968 by Burlington’s Havelock Shops just outside of Lincoln, Nebraska. The key spotting features are the top chord that ran between the grab irons as well as flat sill plate that ran between the bolsters. Originally built to carry aluminum, steel, and tin coil loads, they eventually ended-up in general service. Initially numbered CB&Q 83400-83599, they later became BN 577400-577599 and eventually BNSF 577400-577599.

FEATURES:

• Era: late 1960s to late 1980s
• All-new tooling
• Multiple road numbers
• Easy-to-assemble with small Phillips screwdriver
• 52’ 6” CB&Q 2566cf design
• Finely cast stirrup steps, end ladders, grab irons, underbody, and brake system
• Interior floor detail
• Separately applied handbrake wheel
• Barber S-2 Trucks with raised lettering and foundry data
• 33” Machined metal wheels
• Accurately profiled .110″ wide wheel tread
• Body-mounted semi-scale Type E knuckle couplers
• Weighted to Industry standards
• Operates on Code 70, 83 and 100 rail
• Packaging safely stores model when assembled
• Minimum radius: 18”

NOTE: Images shown may differ from the road number offered.