Buckley Wells Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 I picked up a couple of corrugated side gondolas for my SW states layout so one of my shortline operators can bring in mineral loads for onwards shipment by ATSF. While I have some first hand experience of the N American scene, it is limited, so was wondering if anyone can help explain the contents of the two Athearn models? Both came with an identical ladder type frame that fits the inside of the wagon, though there is no obvious attachment point. I'm presuming this is some type of frame for steel sheet/beam loads or the like? There were also two square panels with ribs on one side. They fit perfectly inside the gondola but the two would be insufficient to cover the entire load should it need protecting from the elements. Can anyone tell me what they panels and ladder section are? Β Β Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium skipepsi Posted January 10, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 10, 2020 Pictures would help I think. It might be for a pulp wood load? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave1905 Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 Or the make and model of the car you are building. Β Normal US gondolas don't have ladders on the inside of the car.Β Any ladders would be on the outside of the car. Β I wonder if they are alternative side panels.Β Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave1905 Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 (edited) If just dawned on me, some gon models I have built had alternative ends, some flat, some corrugated, that may be the parts.Β Which end you use depends on which car you are modeling. Β Also some gons had flat panels between or over the ribs, covering the corrugations, to allow the lettering/heralds to be painted on a flat surface. Edited January 10, 2020 by dave1905 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium melmerby Posted January 10, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 10, 2020 (edited) 7 minutes ago, dave1905 said: Or the make and model of the car you are building. Β Normal US gondolas don't have ladders on the inside of the car.Β Any ladders would be on the outside of the car. Β I wonder if they are alternative side panels.Β I think the OP isn't talking about ladders per se but a ladder type frame that would lie inside the wagon. Edited January 10, 2020 by melmerby Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdvle Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 As mentioned, photos would be ideal, or even more specifics - what do the Athearn boxes say regarding a product number and description? Β And were these bought new or used? (ie. could these parts be something someone else has added / are parts missing). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctor quinn Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 The ladder like structure sounds like a coil cradle, the roof bits maybeΒ parts of a removable cover - any chance of some pics?Β Β https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/ho-scale-gondolas-coil-steel-load-csx-76150112 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Regularity Posted January 10, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 10, 2020 As suggested, maybe we should simply wait until the OP posts a bit more information? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmc Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 The older Walthers gondols kits used to come with what you describe. A pair of raised bulkhead ends for carrying loads of pipe etc and a coil cradle which sits on the floor. Ive never seen an Athearn gondola with corrugated sides, maybe your models have been reboxed at some point. Regards James Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckley Wells Posted February 7, 2020 Author Share Posted February 7, 2020 Sorry folks, been away from the site. I'll see if I can dig the gondolas out and post some pics but the suggestion that the "ladders" (Melmerby is right) could be some kind of load support seems possible.Β Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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