Anyone have a MTH Premier Gon w/ Coil Steel Load? | O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum

RailrunninOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

I saw a nice Erie Lackawanna Gondola in the new MTH catalog. Was wondering if anyone has a prior issue of the Premier Gon w Coil Steel load and if so what are your impressions. If someone could post pics that would be appreciated. I couldn't get a good look online at how the load of Coiled Steel sits in the car or its visual appeal.

Thanks for any help.

Paul

10/18/136:09 PM

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jjames9641OGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Paul,

There are a couple of pics attached of a previous MTH release. I am not all that impressed with the car, as it is not even close as to how an "open" type coil gondola carries the coils. The racks in these cars appear to be the same racks that are used in the MTH coil cars. I also attached a couple of pics of some scratch-built coil racks used in an MTH car that are prototypical as far as how they carry the coils inside the car. This of course is only my opinion. Hope this helps you!!

Jeff

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10/18/136:59 PM

MdMikeyOGR Forum Member

Looks like you're after the big coils. This was an MTH premiere with a smaller load that's a casting. I painted the coils.

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10/18/137:23 PM

SIRTOGR Forum Member

Close up of the coils in two sizes used on both types of cars.

Nicely done by MTH!

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10/18/137:43 PM

boin106OGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

I have the older version in SP livery. I also have the one filled with scrap metal. Matt

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10/18/137:45 PM

RailrunninOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

THanks very much for all the help and pictures. I think another Gondola is going to make it home.

all the best,

Paul

10/18/1310:09 PM

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