{"id":4484,"date":"2018-10-31T12:00:40","date_gmt":"2018-10-31T16:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brickmodelrailroader.com\/?p=4484"},"modified":"2018-10-31T10:56:41","modified_gmt":"2018-10-31T14:56:41","slug":"52-6-70-ton-drop-end-gondola-premium-instructions-restocks-and-new-decals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brickmodelrailroader.com\/index.php\/2018\/10\/31\/52-6-70-ton-drop-end-gondola-premium-instructions-restocks-and-new-decals\/","title":{"rendered":"52′-6″ 70 Ton Drop-End Gondola Premium Instructions, Restocks, and New Decals!"},"content":{"rendered":"

It’s taken a while, but we’re back with a new premium instructions kit and more!<\/p>\n

52′-6″ 70 Ton Drop-End Gondola<\/a><\/h4>\n

Our premium instructions include instructions to model a Bethlehem Steel Car version of this gondola and a Pennsylvania Railroad G31 \/ American Car & Foundry version. Both designs were largely the same with the main differences being the construction of the body (riveted versus welded) and the location of the brake wheel. The details may be slight, but enough to warrant a few call-outs and sub-models to allow the builder the choice.<\/p>\n

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Box Front Cover<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Box Back Cover<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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The key feature on this car was the ability to lower the ends to allow transport of larger loads. While the ends of the real cars were hinged, ours must be posed either up or down. Instructions and extra parts required to lower the ends are included in the book.<\/p>\n

As with any open freight car, we felt obligated to provide instructions for a unique load to use with it. We have three to offer, and all instructions are included in the book:<\/p>\n

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Steel I-Beam Load<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In researching appropriate loads, one of the cooler ones we found was a large steel I-beam. This load is modeled such that both ends of the gondola will need to be lowered, but the load does not interfere with train movement.<\/p>\n

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Cale was able to find a dimension drawing and was therefore able to fully replicate the Bethlehem Steel logo found on the side of the I-beam. We are including two of these decals in every kit, one for each side of the beam, but the builder is free to not use them.<\/p>\n

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Steel Pipe Load<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Next, we have a load of long steel pipes. This load requires one end of the gondola to be lowered, and will require an idler flat car (pictured, not included) to work properly. This represents a prototypical railroad action, as loads which exceeded the length of the car would interfere with train movement, and thus an idler car, or spacer car, was inserted into the train. We have used our 53′ flat car to demonstrate, but the builder may use another design if they wish.<\/p>\n

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Architectural Truss Load<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The truss load is the most simple of the three, and does not require either end of the car to be lowered. The trusses may be modeled in a color of the builder’s choice but have been shown in blue.<\/p>\n

A fourth option for this car is a scrap load, but we felt we didn’t need to provide instructions for that. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

Purchase your copy of our 52′-6″ 70 Ton Drop-End Gondola here.<\/a><\/p>\n

Gondola Decal Options<\/h4>\n

We have six decal options for each version of the car. Click on the image to go directly to the store listing for that decal set.<\/p>\n

Bethlehem Steel Car Decals<\/h6>\n
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Western Maryland “Speed Letter”<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lehigh Valley<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Jersey Central<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Baltimore & Ohio<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Reading Original<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Reading Maintenance Of Way<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\u00a0Pennsylvania G31\/American Car & Foundry Decals<\/h6>\n
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Pennsylvania Original<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Pennsylvania Maintenance Of Way<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Wabash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Western Pacific<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Southern Pacific: Decals are correct for both reddish brown and black cars.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Delaware Lackawanna & Western<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Extra Decal Set for I-Beam Load<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

As with all premium instructions, we have included four of our signature ball-bearing wheel sets<\/a>, enough for one car. We always have more available for purchase in our store which are made on demand. We are currently working on a packaging solution so we may also sell these in person at shows.<\/p>\n

The instructions include a full history of the car, along with detailed instructions and call-outs and a complete parts list, including parts for the three loads, at the end.<\/p>\n

If you’re interested in seeing more about the gondola, check out our review on YouTube:<\/p>\n