Athearn Ready To Roll B&O 65'6" Mill Gondola Freight Car 16001
Model Information
The size ratio of the model relative to the real-world prototype (e.g., HO, N, O).
HO
The marketing brand under which the item is sold (e.g., Athearn, Walthers).
Athearn
A specific product line within the brand (e.g., Genesis, Mainline).
Ready To Roll
The general category of the item (e.g., Locomotive, Rolling Stock).
Freight Car
A more specific classification (e.g., Diesel-Electric, Boxcar).
Gondola
A detailed description of the specific car or locomotive type (e.g., GP38-2, Plug Door Insulated Steel).
65'6" Mill Gondola
The actual entity that manufactured the model, if different from the brand.
Athearn
The stock keeping unit (SKU) or catalog number assigned by the manufacturer.
ATH15564
The name of the railroad or owner.
Central of Georgia (CG)
The specific number assigned to this individual car or locomotive.
16001
The alphabetic code identifying the owner (e.g., UP, BNSF).
B&O
Curated list of common equipment details like DCC, Sound, Powered status, etc.
Additional attributes or equipment details not covered by standard features.
Prototype Details
The builder of the real-world equipment (e.g., EMD, GE, ACF).
ALCO
The build date, if printed on the model.
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The rebuild date, if printed on the model.
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The reweigh date, if printed on the model.
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The earliest time period appropriate for this item.
Contemporary (2005 - Present)
Merger (1995 - 2005)
Deregulation (1980 - 1995)
Second Generation Diesel (1960 - 1980)
Transition (1940 - 1960)
Steam (1880 - 1940)
The specific decades during which this item would be prototypical in revenue service.
1970s
1960s
1950s
1930s
The approximate length of the car in feet.
65'
Specific measurements of the model or prototype. Format: [Type] [Value] (e.g. IL 40'6").
Allowed types:
• IL (Inside Length)
• IW (Inside Width)
• IH (Inside Height)
• OL (Outside Length)
• OW (Outside Width)
• OH (Outside Height)
• EH (Eaves Height)
• EW (Eaves Width)
• EXH (Extreme Height)
• EXW (Extreme Width)
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Volume or weight capacity markings as labeled on the model or prototype. Format: [Type] [Value] (e.g. CUFT 3000).
Allowed types:
• CUFT (Cubic Feet)
• CAPY (Nominal Capacity)
• LDLMT (Load Limit)
• LTWT (Light Weight)
• GRL (Gross Rail Load)
• MAX WGT (Max Cargo Weight)
• GAL (Gallons)
• US GAL (US Gallons)
• IMP GAL (Imperial Gallons)
• LITERS (Liters)
• KG (Kilograms)
• SHELL (Shell Capacity)
• DOME (Dome Capacity)
• WATER CAPY (Water Capacity)
• ICE CAPY (Ice Bunker Capacity)
• BKR CAPY (Bunker Capacity)
• LEVEL (Level Full Capacity)
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Availability
The date the model was announced by the manufacturer.
May 2017
The estimated arrival date for the model provided by the manufacturer at the time of announcement.
May 2018
The actual date the model became available at retailers.
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The Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price at the time of announcement.
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Model Information
The size ratio of the model relative to the real-world prototype (e.g., HO, N, O).
HO
The marketing brand under which the item is sold (e.g., Athearn, Walthers).
Athearn
A specific product line within the brand (e.g., Genesis, Mainline).
Ready To Roll
The general category of the item (e.g., Locomotive, Rolling Stock).
Freight Car
A more specific classification (e.g., Diesel-Electric, Boxcar).
Gondola
A detailed description of the specific car or locomotive type (e.g., GP38-2, Plug Door Insulated Steel).
65'6" Mill Gondola
The actual entity that manufactured the model, if different from the brand.
Athearn
The stock keeping unit (SKU) or catalog number assigned by the manufacturer.
ATH15564
The name of the railroad or owner.
Central of Georgia (CG)
The specific number assigned to this individual car or locomotive.
16001
The alphabetic code identifying the owner (e.g., UP, BNSF).
B&O
Curated list of common equipment details like DCC, Sound, Powered status, etc.
Additional attributes or equipment details not covered by standard features.
Model Information
The size ratio of the model relative to the real-world prototype (e.g., HO, N, O).
HO
The marketing brand under which the item is sold (e.g., Athearn, Walthers).
Athearn
A specific product line within the brand (e.g., Genesis, Mainline).
Ready To Roll
The general category of the item (e.g., Locomotive, Rolling Stock).
Freight Car
A more specific classification (e.g., Diesel-Electric, Boxcar).
Gondola
A detailed description of the specific car or locomotive type (e.g., GP38-2, Plug Door Insulated Steel).
65'6" Mill Gondola
The actual entity that manufactured the model, if different from the brand.
Athearn
The stock keeping unit (SKU) or catalog number assigned by the manufacturer.
ATH15564
The name of the railroad or owner.
Central of Georgia (CG)
The specific number assigned to this individual car or locomotive.
16001
The alphabetic code identifying the owner (e.g., UP, BNSF).
B&O
Curated list of common equipment details like DCC, Sound, Powered status, etc.
Additional attributes or equipment details not covered by standard features.
The official description provided by the manufacturer.
built by General American in the early 1940's, the mill * Decorated models fully-assembled and ready to run out of the box gondola was designed for steel mill shipments that required * Highly-detailed, injection-molded body extra length and versatility. The sturdy riveted construction * Separately applied wire grab irons could carry the necessary weight plus both end panels were * Working drop ends. Gently lift up & push inward to fold ends down. hinged to fold inward. This allowed long beams and other * Interior detailing extra-length loads to extend beyond the length of the car. * Weighted for trouble free operation When carrying such loads, the mill gondola requires flat cars * Machined metal wheels and RP25 contours operate on all popular coupled to both ends to allow clearance of the overhanging brands of track load. * Body mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers * Window packaging for easy viewing plus interior plastic blister safely holds the model for convenient storage $34.98 SRP * Replacement parts available * Minimum radius: 18" * Union Pacific licensed Product Visit Your Local Retailer | Visit www.athearn.com | Call 1.800.338.4639
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Initial Source: 04_RTR_65ft_Gondola_052617.pdf