O MTH Baltimore & Ohio Gondola Car w/Crates 30-72252

MTH RailKing Baltimore & Ohio Gondola Car with Crates

Add authentic freight operations to your O gauge layout with the MTH RailKing Baltimore & Ohio Gondola Car featuring removable crate load. This highly detailed open-top freight car represents the workhorse gondolas used by the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad to transport lumber, steel, machinery, and other oversized cargo that couldn’t fit in enclosed boxcars.

Key Features

• Intricately Detailed Durable ABS Body– High-quality construction with authentic gondola profile
• Removable Crate Load– Realistic wooden crate cargo that can be removed for versatile operations
• Prototypical Baltimore & Ohio Paint Scheme– Accurate B&O blue livery with authentic lettering and logos
• Metal Wheels and Axles– Smooth rolling performance and realistic appearance
• Die-Cast 4-Wheel Trucks– Heavy-duty construction for reliable operation
• Operating Die-Cast Metal Couplers– Compatible with all O gauge equipment
• Decorative Brake Wheels– Authentic railroad detailing
• Separate Metal Handrails– Scale appearance and durability
• Fast-Angle Wheel Sets– Superior tracking on curves
• Needle-Point Axles– Reduced friction for smooth operation
• Operates On O-27 Curves– Compatible with layouts of all sizes

Prototype Information

Gondola cars are open-top freight cars designed to carry heavy, bulky loads that don’t require protection from the elements. The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad operated thousands of gondolas to transport steel, scrap metal, lumber, machinery, and construction materials throughout its extensive network in the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest regions. These versatile cars were essential to industrial operations and could be loaded and unloaded quickly using overhead cranes or forklifts.

Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Heritage

The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, founded in 1827, was the first common carrier railroad in the United States and played a crucial role in American industrial development. Known for its distinctive blue paint scheme and Capitol Dome logo, the B&O served major cities including Baltimore, Washington D.C., Pittsburgh, Cleveland, and Chicago until its merger with the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway in 1963.

Dimensions

Unit Measures: 11 1/2″ x 2 3/8″ x 2 5/16″ – Traditional O gauge proportions perfect for RailKing freight consists.

Compatibility

This gondola car is designed for O gauge 3-rail layouts and is compatible with MTH, Lionel, Atlas O, and other O gauge track systems. The car operates smoothly on O-27 curves, making it suitable for layouts of all sizes from starter sets to expansive model railroads.

Complementary Products

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About MTH Electric Trains

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