Athearn Roundhouse #1230 40' Gondola - Southern

Detailed Information MODEL FEATURES Separately applied brake wheel Weighted for trouble free operation 33” solid nickel silver wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track Body mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers Replacement parts available Minimum radius 18” PROTOTYPE AND BACKGROUND INFO Gondolas are low-sided railroad cars that are used for hauling bulky loads that don’t need protection from the weather. The Roundhouse 40’ gondola is representative of larger cars that began appearing on the rails in the early 1940’s and many survive today working for modern roads and contractors. Specifications COUPLER STYLE McHenry Scale Knuckle Minimum Age Recommendation 14 years Is Assembly Required No