HO Scale D&RGW Offset 46ft GS Gondola (70k Series) - Mid Era
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 70000 number series, commonly referred to as “offset” gondolas. These cars were built in 1922, at 46ft long, with a 70 ton rating. Mid Era here refers to the Round Herald (Royal Gorge) logos, used from 1926 -1939
***Due to inventory space constraints, Solid Grab cars will be print-on-demand, so please email me to express interest***
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 70000 number series, commonly referred to as “offset” gondolas. These cars were built in 1922, at 46ft long, with a 70 ton rating. Mid Era here refers to the Round Herald (Royal Gorge) logos, used from 1926 -1939
***Due to inventory space constraints, Solid Grab cars will be print-on-demand, so please email me to express interest***
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 70000 number series, commonly referred to as “offset” gondolas. These cars were built in 1922, at 46ft long, with a 70 ton rating. Mid Era here refers to the Round Herald (Royal Gorge) logos, used from 1926 -1939
***Due to inventory space constraints, Solid Grab cars will be print-on-demand, so please email me to express interest***
Included for EACH car:
(1) 3D printed resin one-piece carbody with KC brakes & end ratchet lever built-in
(2) 3D printed resin Vulcan 70 ton outside clasp trucks
(2) Punch-cut styrene coupler pocket covers
(2) Tichy Double Stirrup Steps (#3045)
(2) Tichy Single Stirrup Steps (#3039)
(4) 2-56 black oxide screws for coupler and truck attachment
(1) Custom decal sheet for the 1926 - 1939 Round Herald era
(1) Lead metal bar for ballast weight
(4) NMRA (.110”) wheelsets by default, please message me when ordering if you desire semi-scale (.088”)
(1) Instruction Sheet
The kit does not include paint, couplers or wire grab irons, but the coupler pockets are sized for Kadee whisker couplers.
If you have any questions, please feel free to ask!