{"product_id":"walthers-910-5662-ho-chicago-rock-island-pacific-40-drop-bottom-gondola-ln-box","title":"Walthers 910-5662 HO Chicago Rock Island \u0026 Pacific 40' Drop Bottom Gondola LN\/Box","description":"This is a Walthers 910-5662 HO Chicago Rock Island \u0026amp; Pacific 40' Drop Bottom Gondola #82131. WalthersMainline 40' 50-ton drop-bottom gondola, ready to run. Rock Island #82131 (boxcar red). In the early years, dirt, gravel and other commodities were shoveled onto and off of flat cars. It was realized early that much of the shoveled on load was lost as the car was moved and the carried load shifted and slid off. Solution, adding sides which brought the first gondola. It was also learned that if the sides were removed, the load could be unloaded easier. This idea evolved into cars with side doors. At about the same time, it was also realized that if doors were added to the bottom of the car the load could be unloaded or dropped even faster.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNumerous designs for many uses were designed by both standard gauge and narrow gauge railroads. Wood construction was the norm in the early years. Composite construction (wood, steel or iron) followed, and was used for many years thereafter and even though replaced by all steel construction in later years, some cars were built to composite standards in later years to conserve weight or materials due to economics, war or commodities carried.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGondolas are multi-purpose cars, even those with drop doors were used to carry logs, lumber, machinery, scrap, etc. Their main designed purpose was to carry product such as dirt, gravel, minerals, waste, sugar beets and other materials that would flow through the bottom doors when opened for ease of unloading.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts key features are:\u003cbr\u003eRatcheted hand brake \u0026amp; riveted interior molded detail\u003cbr\u003eWeighted for optimum operation\u003cbr\u003eCorrect 33 turned-metal wheelsets\u003cbr\u003eProto MAX™ metal knuckle couplers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis item has been graded per TCA standards C-8: Like New based on visual appearance. This item has been out on display previously and its overall appearance could be significantly improved with a thorough dusting or a light wipe down. This item appears to have been run sparingly, and displays overall signs of very light previous use. The wheels show average run-time. The original paint is in great shape, and the rest of the unit displays a like-new overall finish. The instruction manual is not included. The original box is included. Please check the photos for a detailed look at this item. Overall condition is Like New.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Like New (\u003ca href=\"#\" title=\"C-8: Complete, all original, no rust, may show some sign of being run and\/or age. Standards for all toy train related accessory items apply to the visual appearance of the item and do not consider the operating functionality of the equipment. Condition and Grading Standards are subjective, at best, and are intended to act as a guide.\"\u003eC-8\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperational Status:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"#\" title=\"This item does not require testing.\"\u003eNot Applicable\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Box:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes (\u003ca href=\"#\" title=\"Minor abrasions, creases, small tears, color changes, soiling. Missing inner liners.\"\u003eP-6\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Walthers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 910-5662\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chicago Rock Island \u0026amp; Pacific (RI\/RILX\/ROCK)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale\/Era:\u003c\/strong\u003e HO Scale\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freight Cars\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Trainz SKU for this item is 6325389. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6px !important; color: #d3d3d3 !important; line-height: 8px !important;\"\u003eTrainz Product Id: 11963939\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Walthers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44174637072506,"sku":"6325389","price":24.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1260\/4747\/files\/3573622.jpg?v=1782760888","url":"https:\/\/www.trainz.com\/products\/walthers-910-5662-ho-chicago-rock-island-pacific-40-drop-bottom-gondola-ln-box","provider":"Trainz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}