I'm having a heck of a time finding O scale gons that would be appropriate for scrap metal loading in a 1980s setting. I came up with the Lionel PS-5 (which is a heck of a nice model) and the Atlas Trainman 52' which can be redetailed - but I'd like some more variety. I was thinking about the old American Standard Railgons, but they're really too new for scrap service in the 80s.
Any suggestions on decent 50 foot O scale gons to look for?
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For the cost, I would use the Trainman ones for that service.
In real life I have seen too many different Gons, all either covered in Glass, Flies or metals.
Good luck!
This has been my rant about O gauge gondolas - You have TWO choices: ONE modern (1950's or 60's) 50 foot gondola and ONE Weaver wartime gondola.
We need some corrugated, 65 foot and straight side sill gondolas:
There is an O Scale kit for an Evans Gondola by B.S.T. car shops.
http://www.btsrr.com/bts9201.htm
The kit is the body and underframe with add on details. The undecorated car will allow you to weather and dent it as much as you like.
That is the closest thing available, until Atlas O is able to offer the Evans Gondola in O Scale ready to run. Atlas already has made the HO Scale Evans Gondola for the TrainMan line.
Andrew
I forgot about the BST Evans, I think I even have it bookmarked from a search a few years back - thanks, Andrew! That would be a pretty new car in my era, but I could justify having one or two in scrap service.
The dearth of modern gons is a problem, I agree!
Very cool BTS kit. I'll have to update my Atlas / Peterson fleet:
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