Explore the Rapido 50055A PGE - Pacific Great Eastern #9425 HO Scale 52' 6 Canadian Mill Gondola. The picture might show a different road number. This 52’6” mill gondola was first made in 1943 and production continued through the 1950s for multiple Canadian railways. Many of these cars, and those very similar to them, were built by National Steel Car (Hamilton) and Eastern Car Company (Trenton). Our mill gondola was used for general service and traveled across the US and Canada well into the 1980s, and some are still in company service today! Our model precisely captures the prototype's details. It features delicate Z (Zed/Zee) bracing or hat channel ribs when needed, separate wire grab irons, adjustable drop ends, and ratchet - style hand brakes. The die - cast metal floor provides good weight for smooth operation, and there's full underbody detail. The interior isn't overlooked either, with full rivet and tie - down details. Three types of 70 - ton trucks are available as appropriate, all with turned, free - rolling metal wheels. Standard are our metal Macdonald - Cartier knuckle couplers. Our HO Scale model has many great features: accurate Z - brace side posts or Hat channel ribs, it's fully decorated and assembled, has factory - installed grab irons, a detailed underbody, adjustable drop ends, era - specific trucks, magnetic metal knuckle couplers at the right height, free - rolling turned metal wheelsets, full interior detail, multiple car numbers per scheme, and all new car numbers with no duplicates from previous runs.

Using your HO Scale 52' 6 Canadian Mill Gondola Rapido 50055A PGE #9425 is a breeze. Just place it on your model train track and watch it roll. The adjustable drop ends can be positioned according to your display needs. When it comes to handling, be gentle with the delicate wire grab irons and ratchet - style hand brakes. For maintenance, keep it clean by using a soft, dry cloth to wipe away dust. Avoid using harsh chemicals or abrasive materials as they could damage the paint or details. Store it in a cool, dry place to prevent any warping or damage. Check the wheels regularly to make sure they're free - rolling. If you notice any issues with the magnetic metal knuckle couplers, gently clean them to ensure proper connection.