Gondolas are low-sided railroad cars that are used for hauling bulky loads that donât need protection from the weather. The Roundhouse 40â gondola is representative of steel-bodied cars that began appearing on the rails in the early 1920s, and a few survive today working for modern roads and contractors.
HO RND 40' Gondola, BCOL #9380 Video Overview
Gondolas are low-sided railroad cars that are used for hauling bulky loads that donât need protection from the weather. The Roundhouse 40â gondola is representative of steel-bodied cars that began appearing on the rails in the early 1920s, and a few survive today working for modern roads and contractors.