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Ath Johnstown BethGon Coalporters UP/CMO Building America #3 (5 Pack) Silver/Yellow (SKU 140-93045)

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The Johnstown America BethGon? was developed in the late 1970s for transporting coal. The double tub floor design lowered the center of gravity and increased capacity by 21 tons per car. By 1982 enough cars had been built that, if they were coupled together in one train, they would stretch from Pittsburgh to Chicago. The aluminum version that is now being delivered effectively lowers the tare weight to 43,000 pounds. With a payload capacity of 244,000 pounds, it is able to carry almost five times its own weight. The Athearn Ready-To-Roll? model features the attention to detail and operation that has become a hallmark of the line. The BethGon? model has exquisite detail incorporated in its state-of-the-art tooling. To complement the crisply molded body and underframe, the car features separate stand alone applied details as well as full interior bracing. In addition, separate metal grab irons are factory installed on this completely assembled ready to operate car. A removable cast resin coal load that is subtly shaded to fully capture the reflective nuance of real coal tops all of this rich detail off. As with all models in the Ready-To-Roll? line, the cars are fully weighted for optimum performance in addition to having magnetically operated knuckle couplers and RP25 profile metal wheel sets. Available in five-packs with each car carrying a unique road number, the new BethGon? will provide exemplary service on layouts from coast to coast.





$104.98 US
Country of Origin: China