Athearn RTR 1992 HO Scale 52' Mill Gondola Nacionales de Mexico NdeM 3-Pack Gatekeeper These early versions rode on

These early versions rode on the first iteration of the Hi-Adhesion trucks with struts on all four corners of each trucks that were both shorter and inboard of the brake cylinders compared to later variations

By the mid 2010’s

Athearn 72165 HO Scale RTR EMD SD40T-2 "Primed for Grime" Southern Pacific SP 8314 DCC Sound

These are the "race-inspired dome wheels" included with the 8IGHT 3

Best Performance

Athearn RTR 1992 HO Scale 52' Mill Gondola Nacionales de Mexico NdeM 3-Pack Gatekeeper These early versions rode onAthearn RTR 1992 HO Scale 52' Mill Gondola Nacionales de Mexico NdeM 3 Pack Open top cars, such as gondolas, have been a mainstay on railroads for decades as they are ideal for carrying large, bulky loads such as coil steel or scrap metal loaded by crane. FEATURES: Refined end sheet molded on details Improved rivet and bolt details Corrected wire grab iron placements New top chord details New jack reinforcement pad details New coupler cut lever