Walthers 40' gon
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Is there an actual prototype for Walthers 933-6859 40' gondola? I did a search in the group files but did not find anything. I have the unbuilt kit. Not sure I really need it unless it can be built into something correct. It is an undecorated kit. Not sure I want to try tracking down decals for a model that does not represent a real prototype.
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Rodger-Hart gondolas were center dump cars mostly used for sand and stone and railroads
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bought them for maintenance of way. But I think there was more than one style, so you'd have to research your prototype.
On 4/21/2020 11:40 PM, Hugh Guillaume via groups.io wrote:
Is there an actual prototype for Walthers 933-6859 40' gondola? I did a search in the group files but did not find anything. I have the unbuilt kit. Not sure I really need it unless it can be built into something correct. It is an undecorated kit. Not sure I want to try tracking down decals for a model that does not represent a real prototype. --
*Tim O'Connor* *Sterling, Massachusetts*
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mofwcaboose <MOFWCABOOSE@...>
There was considerable variation in "Hart Convertible gondolas" as they were also called. A big selling point was that they could be used in revenue service as well as non-revenue service, which is why so many were listed in the ORER freight car rosters. In time most were relegated to maintenance of way. Some had side doors and removable ends so that they could be used with the Lidgerwood Rapid unloader. Many also had floors that could peaked in the middle to make them self-emptying.
John C. La Rue, Jr.
Bonita Springs, FL
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From: Tim O'Connor <timboconnor@...> To: main <main@RealSTMFC.groups.io> Sent: Tue, Apr 21, 2020 11:49 pm Subject: Re: [RealSTMFC] Walthers 40' gon Rodger-Hart gondolas were center dump cars mostly used for sand and stone and railroads bought them for maintenance of way. But I think there was more than one style, so you'd have to research your prototype. On 4/21/2020 11:40 PM, Hugh Guillaume via groups.io wrote: > Is there an actual prototype for Walthers 933-6859 40' gondola? I did > a search in the group files but did not find anything. I have the > unbuilt kit. Not sure I really need it unless it can be built into > something correct. It is an undecorated kit. Not sure I want to try > tracking down decals for a model that does not represent a real prototype. -- *Tim O'Connor* *Sterling, Massachusetts*
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Steven D Johnson
Hugh,
According to the Walthers item number you provided, the kit you have is this one:
It’s a model of a USRA WW I-era composite drop-bottom gondola with numerous prototypes. InterMountain produces a better-detailed model in HO.
I’ll let the other guys chime in with more, but also found these on-line:
https://mrr.trains.com/-/media/import/files/pdf/7/5/f/transition-era_gondolas.pdf
and
U.S.R.A. Composite Gondola
Steve Johnson Nashville, TN
From: main@RealSTMFC.groups.io [mailto:main@RealSTMFC.groups.io] On Behalf Of Hugh Guillaume via groups.io
Is there an actual prototype for Walthers 933-6859 40' gondola? I did a search in the group files but did not find anything. I have the unbuilt kit. Not sure I really need it unless it can be built into something correct. It is an undecorated kit. Not sure I want to try tracking down decals for a model that does not represent a real prototype.
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That is the kit that I have. I have chosen not to build it. I will send it to anyone who will cover the cost of priority mail. HTG
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John Larkin
If still available (great price) I'll cut you a check or if it's close just send cash. John Larkin
On Wednesday, April 22, 2020, 12:06:06 PM CDT, Hugh Guillaume via groups.io <mguill1224@...> wrote:
That is the kit that I have. I have chosen not to build it. I will send it to anyone who will cover the cost of priority mail. HTG
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To: John Larkin
Send your mailing address to me at: mguill1224 "at" aol "dot" com.
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