Athearn RTR 1953 HO Scale 65' Mill Gondola Lehigh Valley LV 34317 Wheels/Tires - 2.2 One of the largest carriers

One of the largest carriers of WWII

these cars ply the rails in a legacy of America’s great car builder

It came between the Mercury and Apollo programs

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Athearn RTR 1953 HO Scale 65' Mill Gondola Lehigh Valley LV 34317 Wheels/Tires - 2.2 One of the largest carriersAthearn RTR 1953 HO Scale 65' Mill Gondola Lehigh Valley LV 34317 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