Athearn 82971 HO Scale 65' Mill Gondola Missouri-Kansas-Texas MKT 43717 iON MT CV driveshafts with captured pins

CV driveshafts with captured pins on all 4 wheels

resulting in an accurate Chicago Heights

Big Bore shocks provide ultimate damping control

The new truck promised greater adhesion

Max Current: 560amps per phase**

Athearn 82971 HO Scale 65' Mill Gondola Missouri-Kansas-Texas MKT 43717 iON MT CV driveshafts with captured pinsAthearn 82971 HO Scale 65' Mill Gondola Missouri Kansas Texas MKT 43717 First built by General American in the early 1940s, the mill gondola was designed for steel mill shipments that required extra length and versatility. The sturdy riveted construction could carry the necessary weight plus both end panels were hinged to fold inward. This allowed long beams and other extra length loads to extend beyond the length of the car. When carrying such loads,