Gondolas are the among the most versatile cars on the rails, carying everything from dirt to steel. For modelers, they provide an excelent opportunity to model interesting open loads
LT 8289
?2010 Ryan C Kunkle, licensed to About.com, Inc.
This car belongs to the Lake Terminal Railroad, but was once owned by the Elgin Joliet and Eastern, one of Chicago's belt lines with a heavy concentration with the steel industry. Built in July of 1969, it has held up well for both owners in this demanding service as it nears its fortieth birthday.
While the car is about as non-descript as they come, the load adds a lot of interest. Modeling a pipe load like this would not be difficult. Some plastic tubing or even drinking straws will simulate the pipe. The most important part is adding the wood bracing and cable ties that secure the load in transit.
For a larger image of this and other freight cars, see the Freight Car Friday Image Gallery.
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