Operating Era: 1916-1975. Pennsylvania RR, New York Central,
Baltimore & Ohio, Pittsburgh, McKeesport & Youghiogheny,
Reading, Pittsburgh & Lake Erie. USRA ordered 4,500 46' mill
gondolas for B&O, Reading, NYC (including PMcK&Y) and PRR.
The cars were based on the W&LE design of 1916 but with wood floors
because of war
shortages.
Like the other USRA designs, several railroads adopted it as their
standard car of the 1920's.
B&O, Reading and NYC ordered thousands of the cars. The unusual
design was a pivoting brake
staff that could be used whether the ends were tight or dropped.
One Piece Sides and Ends.
Decal Set Available.
PLEASE SEE OUR CONTAINERS FOR GONDOLAS IN OUR STORE.
