Scaletrains SXT1198 52’ 6” 70-Ton Mill Gondola, WP Western Pacific #6647 Kit Classic HO Scale

Scaletrains SXT1198 52’ 6” 70-Ton Mill Gondola, WP Western Pacific #6647 Kit Classic HO Scale (Picture may show a different road number).

Relive the golden era of model railroading with our simple to build Kit Classics™ 70 Ton Mill Gondola. All that’s needed for assembly is a Phillips screwdriver, glue, and a few minutes for assembly. Kit Classics freight cars are perfect for sharing this timeless tradition with the next generation of model railroaders.

Product Details

Easy to Assemble ScaleTrains

• Multiple road numbers
• Easy-to-assemble with small Phillips screwdriver and glue
• Finely cast stirrup steps; end ladders; grab irons; underbody and brake system
• Molded interior detail where appropriate
• Separately applied handbrake wheel
• One piece detailed molded trucks
• 33” Machined metal wheels
• Accurately profiled .110” wide wheel tread
• Plastic semi-scale Type E knuckle couplers, Kadee compatible
• Body mounted coupler box will accept Kadee whisker couplers
• Weighted to Industry standards
• Operates on Code 70, 83 and 100 rail
• Packaging safely stores model when assembled
• Minimum radius 18”

The 70 Ton Mill Gondola was common design with construction starting in 1940. Almost 16,000 cars were built from numerous car builders, as well as several railroad owned shops. The simple design of this open top car made it one of the most versatile cars available. Loads of all types could be found in these cars: steel products (both raw components and finished goods/parts), machinery, minerals, lumber, scrap metal, and more. The last group of cars with this design were built in late 1957, so you could see these well into the late 1970s and beyond.