The WalthersMainline 50′ PS4000 High-Side Gondola is a great addition to your 1970s to 2010s coal-hauling car fleet. Built during the 1970s coal boom, a variety of railroads and power companies ordered fleets of these cars. They were used in unit coal trains as well as in large multi-car cuts. While designed for hauling coal, many have gone into service hauling scrap metal. The WalthersMainline model is a replica of these prototypes and features: Limited edition - one time run of these roadnumbers! Era - early 1970s to the 2010s Originally designed to haul coal Used in scrap service from late 1980s to the present Model an affordable unit train Separately-applied factory-installed internal bracing and brake gear Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers 36′ metal wheelsets Optimized weight This car is available in multiple roadnumbers per roadname and is ready for service on your railroad. 50′ PS4000 High-Side Gondola is one of many is one of many WalthersMainline HO Scale gondolas.