Athearn RTR 1941 HO Scale 65' Mill Gondola Southern Pacific SP 160611 Roadname_GNBC The AstroVettes - as they
Baker’s notes & crumb story
Description
The AstroVettes - as they were called
1x Steel 54T Mod-1 Spur Gear
(1) 4250-600Kv Brushless Outrunner Motor (installed)
See-through Canadian-style “slotted” stepwell steps
Top Speed: 50+ mph with two 4s LiPo batteries and optional gearing (sold separately)
Athearn RTR 1941 HO Scale 65' Mill Gondola Southern Pacific SP 160611 Roadname_GNBC The AstroVettes - as theyAthearn RTR 1941 HO Scale 65' Mill Gondola Southern Pacific SP 160611 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,