Athearn Ready To Roll RI 65'6" Mill Gondola Freight Car 12034
Model Information
The size ratio of the model relative to the real-world prototype (e.g., HO, N, O).
N
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.
ATH23950
The name of the railroad or owner.
Wabash (WAB)
The specific number assigned to this individual car or locomotive.
12034
The alphabetic code identifying the owner (e.g., UP, BNSF).
RI
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.
-
The rebuild date, if printed on the model.
-
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.
-
Model Information
The size ratio of the model relative to the real-world prototype (e.g., HO, N, O).
N
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.
ATH23950
The name of the railroad or owner.
Wabash (WAB)
The specific number assigned to this individual car or locomotive.
12034
The alphabetic code identifying the owner (e.g., UP, BNSF).
RI
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).
N
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.
ATH23950
The name of the railroad or owner.
Wabash (WAB)
The specific number assigned to this individual car or locomotive.
12034
The alphabetic code identifying the owner (e.g., UP, BNSF).
RI
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 * Working drop ends. Gently lift up & push inward to fold ends down. gondola was designed for steel mill shipments that required * Interior detailing extra length and versatility. The sturdy riveted construction * Bettendorf trucks could carry the necessary weight plus both end panels were * Fully-assembled and ready-to-run out of the box hinged to fold inward. This allowed long beams and other * Accurately painted and printed extra-length loads to extend beyond the length of the car. * Weighted die cast body and underframe for trouble free operation When carrying such loads, the mill gondola requires flat cars * Separately applied brake wheel coupled to both ends to allow clearance of the overhanging * Screw mounted trucks w/ machined metal wheels load. * Operates on Code 55 and 80 rail * Body mounted McHenry operating knuckle couplers * Clear plastic jewel box for convenient storage $23.98 SRP * Minimum radius: 9 " * Recommended radius: 11" * Union Pacific licensed Product Visit Your Local Retailer | Visit www.athearn.com | Call 1.800.338.4639
Additional community-contributed notes or observations.
Initial Source: 10_N-scale_65ft_Gondola_052617.pdf