{"product_id":"walthersproto-920-105411-65-thrall-mill-gondola-denver-rio-grande-westerntm-30807-ho-scale-pre-order","title":"WalthersProto (920-105411) | 65' Thrall Mill Gondola | Denver \u0026 Rio Grande Western(TM) #30807 | HO Scale [PRE-ORDER]","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #333; max-width: 760px; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 28px; color: #111827; margin: 0 0 10px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .5px;\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #d9d9d9; margin: 10px 0 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrototypes for the WalthersProto HO Scale 65' Mill Gondola are workhorse freight cars of the steel industry. From raw materials to finished goods to scrap metal, the steel industry has long been big business for railroads. Based on a Thrall mill gondola design, the WalthersProto model is accurately sized with sharply molded ribs and rivets that match prototype photos and drawings. Grab irons and ladders are factory applied separate parts. The car's underbody features separate brake components and piping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #d9d9d9; margin: 22px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 23px; color: #111827; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eRio Grande \u0026amp; the 65' Thrall Mill Gondola\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"729\"\u003eThe Denver \u0026amp; Rio Grande Western Railroad, commonly known as the Rio Grande, was one of America’s most famous mountain railroads, operating across Colorado, Utah, and the Rocky Mountain region. Founded in 1870, the railroad became known for its rugged mountain routes, steep grades, and spectacular scenery while hauling coal, minerals, agricultural products, and general freight. The Rio Grande earned a legendary reputation through its powerful locomotive fleet and famous passenger services such as the California Zephyr. Its bold black-and-orange paint schemes and dramatic mountain operations made the railroad a favorite among railfans before it eventually became part of the Southern Pacific system and later Union Pacific.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"1467\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eRio Grande utilized 65' Thrall Mill Gondolas extensively in lumber, steel, pipe, and industrial material service throughout the western United States. Built to handle bulky and oversized loads, these large gondolas featured high sides and heavy-duty construction that made them ideal for transporting dimensional lumber, scrap metal, steel products, and mill service loads across mountainous territory. The Rio Grande’s fleet of Thrall gondolas became common sights moving through the Rockies behind colorful diesel locomotives, often working in mixed freight and industrial trains. Their rugged construction and versatility made them important freight cars during the railroad’s later freight operations in the 1970s through the 1990s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #d9d9d9; margin: 22px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 23px; color: #111827; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrototypes in service 1970s to modern era\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for moving structural steel and pipe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory-installed grab irons and other detail parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltra-smooth rolling metal axles with metal RP-25 contour 33 scale inch diameter wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #d9d9d9; margin: 28px 0 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #b83a26; font-size: 26px; margin: 0 0 18px;\"\u003eThis is a pre-order item!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #d9d9d9; margin: 18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; margin: 0 0 16px;\"\u003eℹ️ \u003cstrong\u003ePlease review before placing your pre-order.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #d9d9d9; margin: 18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 22px; color: #111827; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eHow to Place Your Pre-Order\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWait for the button to say \u003cstrong\u003e“Pre-Order Now”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfirm you see \u003cstrong\u003e“$0.00 due today”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete checkout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #d9d9d9; margin: 22px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 22px; color: #111827; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eHow Pre-Orders Work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReserve your item today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will contact you once inventory is en route to us with your final invoice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacturer delivery dates are estimates and may change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will still enter payment information at checkout, but as long as you see \u003cstrong\u003e“$0.00 due today”\u003c\/strong\u003e, your card will not be charged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe do not automatically charge cards when pre-orders arrive. You will receive a separate invoice once your item is ready to ship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #d9d9d9; margin: 22px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #eeedff; border-left: 4px solid #0c07e3; padding: 14px 16px; margin: 0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #111827; margin: 0 0 8px;\"\u003eImportant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin: 0;\"\u003eOrders placed without the \u003cstrong\u003e“$0.00 due today”\u003c\/strong\u003e option selected will be processed as full-payment orders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 6px;\"\u003ePlease review our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\" style=\"color: #0c07e3; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003erefund policy\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/pre-order-policy\" style=\"color: #0c07e3; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eother pre-order policies\u003c\/a\u003e before placing your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"WalthersProto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49441590476938,"sku":"920-105411","price":42.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/3954\/7786\/files\/DRGW_2839e6c6-f60a-41e4-b46b-9fabefcdd742.png?v=1779227853","url":"https:\/\/denvertrains.com\/products\/walthersproto-920-105411-65-thrall-mill-gondola-denver-rio-grande-westerntm-30807-ho-scale-pre-order","provider":"Denver Model Trains      ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}