S Scale America Burlington Northern (BN) Steel-sided, Ribbed, Rotary Coal Gondolas
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
S Scale America
Manufacturer ID:
SSA1701
Prototype Info
Manufacturer:
Bethlehem Steel
Style:
steel-sided, ribbed, rotary coal
Year/Era:
1979
Length:
50'6"
Volume:
4480cuft
Road Name:
Burlington Northern (BN)
Notes:
Originally built out of steel, starting in 1985 these BethGon cars were made out of aluminum. FreightCar America, successor to Bethlehem Steel, is still building the similar-looking BethGon II, today.
Model Info
Gauge:
S
Introduced:
2004
Road Number(s):
668677, 668793, 668796 (plus 9 more!)
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF; support for Kadee scale couplers (not included)
Online Article:
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