HO Scale D&RGW 40ft GS Gondola (43k Series) - As-Built Era

from $35.00

This custom designed HO Scale 3D printed kit contains parts for GS Gondolas as rostered by the Denver & Rio Grande Western (D&RGW) in the 43000 number series. These cars were built in 1912-13, at 40ft long, with a 50 ton rating. Decals and details included are for the as-built life of these cars, from 1912 to 1920s.

The as-built modifications to this 40ft gondola:

  • Longer dump levers on car ends

  • Vertical "stemwinder" brake staff to the KC brake arrangement

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This custom designed HO Scale 3D printed kit contains parts for GS Gondolas as rostered by the Denver & Rio Grande Western (D&RGW) in the 43000 number series. These cars were built in 1912-13, at 40ft long, with a 50 ton rating. Decals and details included are for the as-built life of these cars, from 1912 to 1920s.

The as-built modifications to this 40ft gondola:

  • Longer dump levers on car ends

  • Vertical "stemwinder" brake staff to the KC brake arrangement

Included for EACH car:

(1) 3D printed resin one-piece carbody with KC brakes built in

(2) Styrene coupler pocket covers

(4) Tichy Double Stirrup Steps (#3045)

(1) Tichy vertical brake wheel and phosphor bronze staff (#3003)

(4) 2-56 black oxide screws for coupler and truck attachment

(1) Custom decal sheet for the As Built D&RG era (1908 - 1920s)

(1) Lead metal bar for ballast weight

(1) Instruction Sheet

The kit does not include paint, trucks, wheels, couplers, or wire grab irons. The coupler pockets are sized for Kadee whisker couplers, and most manufacturers of HO scale archbar or Andrews style trucks will work. Grab Iron dimples are spaced for Tichy grab irons.

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask!