Athearn Roundhouse 1243 – 40′ Gondola Texas & Northern (T&N) 307 – HO Scale

Detailed InformationMODEL FEATURES:Separately applied brake wheelWeighted for trouble free operation33” solid nickel silver wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of trackBody mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplersReplacement parts availableMinimum 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. SpecificationsCOUPLER STYLE: McHenry Scale KnuckleMinimum Age Recommendation: 14 yearsIs Assembly Required: No