Rapido HO PRR G22 46' Steel Gondola (Announced January 2024)

The Pennsylvania Railroad built more than 5,700 46 foot, 70 ton steel gondolas in class G22 and variants. These cars were built between 1915 and 1917. G22 gons remained in service throughout the PRR years, and many into work train service in Penn Central and even Conrail.

Starting in 1930, many G22 gons were equipped with 100-ton trucks and assigned to container service. They typically hauled multiple small containers of PRR design which were use for various dry aggregate materials.

Rapido’s new HO model is based on the G22 class with both single- and three-rib ends. Both G22 and G22B container cars are available, with accurate container loads included with the G22b.

Rapido’s HO G22 model features:

• Accurately scaled from prototype blueprints and photos
• Diecast chassis for great weight and operation
• Correct interior details depending on sub-class
• K or AB brake systems as appropriate.
• Full inside and outside rivet detail
• Separate wire grab irons
• Rapido semi-scale metal couplers
• Free-rolling trucks (70-ton or 100-ton) with turned metal wheels
• Container load where appropriate
• Accurate paint and decoration