{"title":"HO-GONDOLAS","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"ho-prr-gr-gra-gondola-decals","title":"HO PRR GR \u0026 GRa Gondola Decals","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis set was produced to introduce an more comprehensive set for these classes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdopted in 1902, the GR class was the built from March 1902 to 1907. This class was a short, 37’-6” 50 ton capacity \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecomposite constructed car. In total, there were 16,151 built. Over time, the class was retrofitted with improvements, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emostly replacing wood parts with steel. Stake pockets were included on the cars as-built, however most had them removed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eafter 1943 when they were deemed unnecessary. The GR class was actively retired by the thousands by the mid-1930’s. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr soft=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e198 remained in service by January 1953, with only a handful into the 1960’s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe GRa was also a 50 ton capacity composite constructed car, however it was built to a length of 40’-8”. Similar in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eappearance to the GR, the main indentifying feature is the two wider spaced ribs in the center of the car. A total of 14,126 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewere built from December 1907 to 1916. GRa were rapidly retired following WW2 with few remaining past the 1950’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003einto the 1960’s. Similar to the GR class, GRa were converted to FGR and FGRa class flatcars respectively during WW2 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr soft=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003efor transport of the wide-tracked M4 Sherman Tank. Many of both classes survived in MOW service into Penn Central.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis sheet has enough data to do 4 cars, with 2 GR classes and 2 GRa. There are six different reweigh\/repack dates cover \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elocations system wide and multiple re-weigh dates ranging from the mid-1930’s through to the late 1950’s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe GR and GRa Class has been produced by in resin by F\u0026amp;C. Additionally, Railworks imported the GR in brass, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eincorrectly labeled as a GRa.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor references in regard to PRR's Covered Hopper Car Fleet please consult The Keystone, V15 #4 and V35 #2, published by the PRRT\u0026amp;HS and Volumes 1-3 of the PRR Colorguide. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mount Vernon Shops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":18330662273,"sku":"MVS_HO-GR","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1276\/9319\/products\/MVS-GR_Proof-600x459.jpg?v=1462325566"},{"product_id":"ho-prr-gs-gsh-gondola-decals","title":"HO PRR 65' Mill Gondola Circle Keystone Decals","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis set was produced to introduce an more comprehensive set for these classes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1930 the PRR created what was its first gondola class longer than 65 feet, the G26. Which, due to its length and the associated clearances, meant it was narrower in width too. Construction of 1700 cars was split between Altoona Works, Enola Car Shop and Pitcairn Car Shop. All were completed by May 1931. They were also all numbered consecutively within a single numbering block. The G26a class of 700 cars were built starting in September 1940 to December 1940, with the balance completed in April 1942.  These cars had a side stake difference compared to the G26.  Of the G26 and G26a, many remained into Penn Central. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1949 a second series of mill gondolas was created under the G33 class. These were constructed using lessons learned from the G26 class cars. In total, 500 G33 were built and remained into Penn Central. The G33a was constructed in 1951 and from the all other PRR Mill Gondolas in that it had fixed, instead of drop ends. 250 were built and remained largely un-altered into Penn Central and Conrail. An additional 200 G33b were built in 1953, but these cars had drop ends again. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis sheet has enough data to do 2 cars, with 2 G26 class cars and then class data for one each of the G26a, G33, G33a and G33b. There are six different reweigh\/repack dates cover locations system wide and multiple re-weigh dates ranging from the mid-1930’s through to the late 1950’s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe G26 has been produced in plastic kit form by Eastern Car Works, and its predecessor, E\u0026amp;B Valley. These kits can still be regularly found on Ebay. Of the other classes, to date none have been done in either kit or RTR form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor references in regard to the PRR's Gondola fleet please consult Pennsylvania Railroad Gondolas, Revenue \u0026amp; Work \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEquipment, 1869 to 1968 by Al Buchan and Elden Gatwood, and The Keystone, Vol 8 No. 2 both published by the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePRRT\u0026amp;HS. and Volumes 1-3 of the PRR Color Guide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mount Vernon Shops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":18330787009,"sku":"MVS_HO-MGCK","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1276\/9319\/products\/E8963_G26_Side-853x128.jpg?v=1462326520"},{"product_id":"ho-prr-g28-g29-gondola-decals","title":"HO PRR G28 \u0026 G29 Gondola Decals","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis set was produced to introduce an more comprehensive set for these classes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe G28 class of gondolas was built from October 1940 to May 1941. It was a small class of cars with a total of only \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,900 built in series 342600-344499. These were built to what was known by the 1940’s as the “standard-length” of 52-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6”, with a 70 ton load capacity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe G29 class of gondolas did not duplicate the dimensions of the G28, instead it was similar to earlier constructed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGondolas with an interior length of 46 feet instead of 52’-6”. 2,000 were built from May to December 1941. The series \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewas 357854-359854.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth the G28 and G29 classes did last past 1968 into the Penn Central era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis sheet has enough data to do 4 cars, with 2 G28 class cars and 2 G29 class cars. There are six different reweigh\/repack \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edates cover locations system wide and multiple re-weigh dates ranging from the mid-1930’s through to the late 1950’s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe G28 and G29 have been produced in resin by F\u0026amp;C. For painting instructions any of these gondolas in the Circle \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeystone Monogram scheme (pre-1954), the entire car including underbody and trucks is to be painted in Freight Car \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor references in regard to the PRR's Gondola fleet please consult Pennsylvania Railroad Gondolas, Revenue \u0026amp; Work \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEquipment, 1869 to 1968 by Al Buchan and Elden Gatwood, and The Keystone, Vol 8 No. 2 both published by the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePRRT\u0026amp;HS. and Volumes 1-3 of the PRR Color Guide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mount Vernon Shops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":18330891905,"sku":"MVS_HO-G28","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1276\/9319\/products\/MVS-G28_Proof-600x476.jpg?v=1462326914"},{"product_id":"ho-prr-g30-gondola-decals","title":"HO PRR G30 Gondola Decals","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis set was produced to introduce an more comprehensive set for these classes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe G30 class of gondolas was built from May 1943 to August 1943 as a “war-emergency” gondola with an inside length of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e52’-6”. All were built at Altoona under the 1943 “N” series trust. A total of 1,000 built in series 362384-363383. Beginning in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecember 1949 through March 1958; 918 G30 were rebuilt with steel sides into class G30a. Two G30 and thirteen G30a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eclass did last into 1968.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis sheet has enough data to do 4 cars with enough data to do 4 each of either the G30 or G30a. 4 different pre-made \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enumbers are included with options for creating your own, however if doing so consult the end number jumble to make work \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eeasier for you. There are 7 different reweigh\/repack dates covering locations system wide and multiple re-weigh dates ranging \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efrom the mid-1940’s through to the late 1950’s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe G30 and G30A have been produced in resin by F\u0026amp;C. Also, the G30 has been produced in plastic by Tichy, although the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehandbrake needs changed to a lever-pump style. For painting instructions any of this gondolas in the Circle Keystone \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonogram scheme (pre-1954), the carbody is to be painted in Freight Car Color, trucks are black.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor references in regard to the PRR's Gondola fleet please consult Pennsylvania Railroad Gondolas, Revenue \u0026amp; Work \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEquipment, 1869 to 1968 by Al Buchan and Elden Gatwood, and The Keystone, Vol 8 No. 2 both published by the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePRRT\u0026amp;HS. and Volumes 1-3 of the PRR Color Guide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mount Vernon Shops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":18330962945,"sku":"MVS_HO-G30","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1276\/9319\/products\/MVS-G30_Proof-600x476.jpg?v=1462327328"},{"product_id":"ho-prr-gpa-mow-ballast-hopper-decals","title":"HO PRR GPa MOW Ballast Hopper Decals","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis set was produced to introduce a more comprehensive set for these classes, which hadn't been done by previous \u003cspan\u003emanufacturers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1902 the PRR created the first steel hopper car designed for hauling coke, the GP. Since coke is a light weight \u003cspan\u003ecommodity, the GP were high-sided 50 ton capacity cars. PSC built 500 GP from May to June of 1903. 700 GPa class \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewas built by Cambria from May and September of 1905. The GPa was a low-sided car. By the mid-1920’s there was a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edownturn in coke traffic so the PRR converted the cars for MOW ballast and cinder service. In 1942 the extended sides of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe GP class were cut down to match the height of the GPA since the extra height was useless and the steel could \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003econtribute to the war effort. Following that conversion the only notable difference between a GP and GPa was that the GP \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eside doors each had 4 hinges, whereas the GPa had 3. These cars lasted in MOW service from 1936 in great numbers to \u003c\/span\u003ediminishing below 200 cars in 1959. These cars were replaced by the H21L.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe PRR’s GP and GPa class fell into the following MOW number blocks: GP 494200-494588, GPa 494589-494753, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGP\/GPa 488870-489450.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis sheet has enough data to do 3 cars, with four complete numbers being given and then prefixes for the series with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enumber jumble pre-spaced for the side panels. There are six different reweigh locations system wide and multiple re-weigh \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edates ranging from the beginning of the car being painted for MOW service through to 1959.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe GPa has been done in resin kit form by Funaro \u0026amp; Camerlengo. The GP hasn’t been done in any form, although it \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecould be done by kitbashing the GPa kit by making the side doors have 4 instead of 3 hinges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor references in regard to the PRR's GPa Hopper Car fleet please consult Pennsylvania Railroad Steel Open Hopper Cars \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eby John Teichmoeller, Pennsylvania Railroad Gondolas, Revenue \u0026amp; Work Equipment, 1869 to 1968 by Al Buchan and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElden Gatwood and Volumes 1-3 of the PRR Color Guide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mount Vernon Shops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":18340242113,"sku":"MVS_HO-GPA","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1276\/9319\/products\/HO-GPA_Intstruction-Diagrams-600x409.jpg?v=1462369459"},{"product_id":"ho-prr-mow-black-lettering-decals-early-schemes-1930-1960","title":"HO PRR MOW Black Lettering Decals Early Schemes (1930-1960)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis set was produced to introduce a more comprehensive set for these classes, which hadn't been done by previous \u003cspan\u003emanufacturers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA railroad system as large as the PRR had a huge amount of equipment used in the maintenance of the railroad. It used \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhat it needed from its revenue service fleet as well as converting older obsolete freight cars into more usable MOW \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eservice cars, such as the XL camp cars. This decal set is intended to cover the majority of the PRR MOW fleet as would \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehave been seen starting in the 1930’s into the 1960’s, when lettering styles changes to a more conservative amount of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elettering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis sheet has enough data to do 11 cars and 2 snowplows, Typically there is enough data for 2 cars of each generic type. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Camp Car, Gondola, Flatcar, etc.) The vast majority of the fleet did not have any end numbers. However, photo \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003everification is encouraged.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe XL, X23 and NX23 Camp Cars, GR, GRa, and G22 have been done in resin kit form by Westerfield. The X28a, FM, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eF22, GR, GRa and GS have been done in resin kit form by F\u0026amp;C. The FM, and GS have been done in resin kit form by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunshine. The X29 has been done in plastic kit form by Red Caboose and is available through Intermountain.  A single-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etrack plow has been done in plastic form by Walthers. Additionally, a correct double-track snow plow has been imported in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebrass by Overland. Burro Crane (Model 40) has been done in kit form by Custom Finishing and imported in brass by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverland. To date (2014), the FGR, FGRa, FXL, FXL1, U4, U6, XL Flanger and accurate PRR MOW crawler cranes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehave not been manufactured in any form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor references in regard to the PRR's MOW fleet please consult the Pennsylvania Railroad Technical \u0026amp; Historical Society's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epublications, Pennsylvania Railroad Flat Cars, Revenue \u0026amp; Work Equipment, 1881-1968, by Elden Gatwood and Al B\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003euchan, Pennsylvania Railroad Gondolas, Revenue \u0026amp; Work Equipment, 1869 to 1968 by Al Buchan and Elden Gatwood; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePW\u0026amp;B, PB\u0026amp;W and PRR Company Service Cars, compiled by Richard E. Hall and published by the Wilmington Chapter, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNational Railway Historical Society; “Work Trains, Wreck Trains and Camp Cars” series by Al Buchan published in Model \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr soft=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRailroading Magazine issues Jan\/Feb\/Mar\/Apr\/May\/Jun\/Jul\/Aug\/Sep\/Oct\/Nov\/Dec 1995, Jan\/1996 available online at www.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etrainlife.com and Volumes 1-3 of the PRR Color Guide published by Morning Sun Books.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mount Vernon Shops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":18340282049,"sku":"MVS_HO-PMWE","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1276\/9319\/products\/MVS-PMWE_INSTRUCTIONS-480x771.jpg?v=1462369689"},{"product_id":"ho-prr-mow-black-lettering-decals-late-scheme-1960","title":"HO PRR MOW Black Lettering Decals Late Scheme (1960+)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis set was produced to introduce a more comprehensive set for these classes, which hadn't been done by previous \u003cspan\u003emanufacturers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA railroad system as large as the PRR had a huge amount of equipment used in the maintenance of the railroad. It used \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhat it needed from its revenue service fleet as well as converting older obsolete freight cars into more usable MOW \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eservice cars, such as the XL camp cars. This decal set is intended to cover the majority of the PRR MOW fleet as would \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehave been seen after 1960 when lettering styles changed to a more conservative amount of lettering. A vast majority of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePRR MOW fleet stayed in this scheme through Penn Central and even into Conrail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis sheet has enough data to do 17 cars, Typically there is enough data for 2 cars of each generic type. (Camp Car, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGondola, Flatcar, etc.) The vast majority of the fleet did not have any end numbers. However, photo verification is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eencouraged.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe XL, X23 and NX23 Camp Cars, GR, GRa, and G22 have been done in resin kit form by Westerfield. The X28a, FM, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGR, and GRa have been done in resin kit form by F\u0026amp;C. The FM has been done in resin kit form by Sunshine. The X29 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehas been done in plastic kit form by Red Caboose and is available through Intermountain.  The GLa and F30a have been \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edone in plastic kit form by Bowser. The various heavyweight passengers cars converted to MOW service have been \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eproduced by various manufacturers including Bachman and Branchline. To date (2014), the FGR, FGRa, FXL, FXL1, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eG26s, G31, H21L, and XL Flanger have not been manufactured in any form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor references in regard to the PRR's MOW fleet please consult the Pennsylvania Railroad Technical \u0026amp; Historical Society's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epublications, Pennsylvania Railroad Flat Cars, Revenue \u0026amp; Work Equipment, 1881-1968, by Elden Gatwood and Al B\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003euchan, Pennsylvania Railroad Gondolas, Revenue \u0026amp; Work Equipment, 1869 to 1968 by Al Buchan and Elden Gatwood; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePW\u0026amp;B, PB\u0026amp;W and PRR Company Service Cars, compiled by Richard E. 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At its peak the PRR 65’ gondola roster numbered \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eover 3,400, however by 1975 it dwindled to only over 300. Though, due to the nature of what they were designed to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecarry, they were still a popular car within the fleet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe G26 was the genesis of the PRR mill gondola fleet, being a 65 foot drop-end mill gondola. This followed by a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eduplication of the class, with minor changes, the G26a. The G26c was a rebuild of G26 and G26a cars. The G33 class cars \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewere built following the success of the G26, however they were welded cars instead of riveted. The G33 and G33b classes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehad drop ends, but the G33a had fixed ends. The G37 continued the tradition of 65 foot gondolas, but were completed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eusing riveted construction, like the G26 classes. The G37 also had fixed ends. All of these cars lasted into Conrail, with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emost prevalent being the G37.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis sheet has enough data to do 2 cars, with 2 G26 class cars and then class data for one each of the G26a, G26c, G33, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eG33a, G33b and G37. There are five different reweigh dates. By the PC era, most cars repainted and received major \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eshopping at the Ex-PRR Sam Rea Shops in Holidaysburg, PA. Appropriate COTS Stencils and wheel inspection dots have \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ealso been included. 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The cars initially repainted into PC didn’t receive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elube stencils; however by 1972 they started being applied to cars throughout the PC system. The horizontal lube stencils \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ematch locations used for repainting and servicing of the heavy-duty flatcar fleet during the PC era, the vertical lube stencils \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ematch locations for servicing during the CR eras. Wheel inspection dots have also been included. For those wishing to apply \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eACI Bar Code Plates, we recommend using the Microscale Products Minical MC-4280. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe F33 flatcar has been produced in resin kit form by F\u0026amp;C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor flatcar painting instructions, in the PC scheme the entire car was painted PC green, the trucks were black. 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These former \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNYC cars were rebuilt in the Ex-NYC Despatch and Beech Grove Shops into this class to have a 52’6” length, Steel Floor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand uniquely designed fixed ends. The car series was PC 557000-552799, for a total of 300 cars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Lot 150-G Gondola Class did last into the Conrail era, however research has shown that the cars were retired after \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexpiring their service life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis sheet has enough data to do 1 car. The Lot 150-G Gondola Class was produced as a kit by the National Car Cast C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eompany, of Canada. They occasionally show up on Ebay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtwork is shown in black for clarification purposes. 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The G22 gondola had fleet modifications enacted to expand its versatility, this created the 2,150 of the G22a class, with drop-ends, however the vast majority of the G22a’s were rebuilt into straight G22 during the early 1940’s. Only 40 G22a remained in 1952 and none by the early 1960’s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith the introduction of containers as a viable alternative for transporting powdered aggregate conversions began in June 1930 of G22 gondolas to class G22b. These G22b were re-equipped with 100 ton trucks and could carry up to 12 containers. The G22b container gondolas were numbered in the 353000 series. In February 1958, 20 G22 were rebuilt into G22c class gondolas with extended sides of steel framing with wood planking, meant for scrap service. There were over 5,700 G22 class created in total. However, by the 1960’s the fleet dropped to several hundred. Many were relocated to MOW service for the PRR. Due to the specific service of the G22c, several were still in service up to the merger. The MOW service gondolas made it into Penn Central with a few lasting even into the Conrail era and painted in Conrail MOW paint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This sheet has enough data to do 4 cars, with class data for 3 G22, 3 G22b, 1 G22a, and 1 G22c. There are six different reweigh\/repack dates cover locations system wide and multiple re-weigh dates ranging from the mid-1930’s through to the late 1950’s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe G22 Classes have been produced by in resin by F\u0026amp;C and Westerfield. Additionally, the G22 was imported in brass by Railworks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor painting instructions any of these gondolas in the Circle Keystone Monogram scheme (pre-1954), the entire car including underbody and trucks is to be painted in Freight Car Color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor references in regard to the PRR's Gondola  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003efleet please consult \u003cem\u003ePennsylvania Railroad Gondolas, Revenue \u0026amp; Work Equipment, 1869 to 1968\u003c\/em\u003e by Al Buchan and Elden Gatwood, and \u003cem\u003eThe Keystone\u003c\/em\u003e, Vol 8 No. 2 both published by the PRRT\u0026amp;HS. and Volumes 1-3 of the PRR Color Guide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mount Vernon Shops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":18546030465,"sku":"MVS_HO-G22","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1276\/9319\/products\/MVS_HO-G22_PROOF.jpg?v=1462927543"},{"product_id":"n-prr-mow-black-lettering-decals-early-schemes-1930-1960","title":"N PRR MOW Black Lettering Decals Early Schemes (1930-1960)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThank you for buying this decal sheet. This set was produced to introduce a more comprehensive set for these classes, which hadn't been done by previous manufacturers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA railroad system as large as the PRR had a huge amount of equipment used in the maintenance of the railroad. It used what it needed from its revenue service fleet as well as converting older obsolete freight cars into more usable MOW service cars, such as the XL camp cars. This decal set is intended to cover the majority of the PRR MOW fleet as would have been seen starting in 1937 into the 1960’s, when lettering styles changed to a more conservative amount of lettering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sheet has enough data to do 18 cars. Typically there is enough data for 2 cars of each generic type. (Camp Car, Gondola, Flatcar, etc.) The vast majority of the fleet did not have any end numbers. 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There are seven different reweigh\/repack dates cover locations system wide and multiple re-weigh dates ranging from the mid-1930’s through to the late 1950’s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe G24 Gondola has been produced in plastic by Red Caboose, now Intermountain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor painting instructions any of these gondolas in the Circle Keystone Monogram scheme (pre-1954), the entire car including underbody and trucks is to be painted in Freight Car Color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor references in regard to the PRR's Gondola  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003efleet please consult \u003cem\u003ePennsylvania Railroad Gondolas, Revenue \u0026amp; Work Equipment, 1869 to 1968\u003c\/em\u003e by Al Buchan and Elden Gatwood, and \u003cem\u003eThe Keystone\u003c\/em\u003e, Vol 8 No. 2 both published by the PRRT\u0026amp;HS. and Volumes 1-3 of the PRR Color Guide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample proof is shown in black for clarity. 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In 1966, 100 cars were selected at random and returned to Roanoke to receive covers and interior bulkheads for bar\/sheet steel service. These were reclassed G-12A and renumbered NW 198000-198099. (Examples provided are Freightmaster NW 198044\/198005 and Smith NW 198083\/198053.) Then in 1967-1969, 26 more randomly-selected cars received covers and troughs for coil steel service. These were reclassed G-12B (soon changed to CS-4) and renumbered NW 70610-70629 \u0026amp; 72140-72145. (Examples provided are Freightmaster NW 70613\/70622 and Smith NW 70623\/72142).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, as far as the scope of this decal set is concerned, two cars became class G-12D and NW 70450-70451 in 1974, receiving various modifications and racks for Libby-Owens automotive glass service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sheet has enough data to do 4 cars, two cars in as-built “Hamburger” Scheme (1965-1971), and two cars in the NW Block Lettering Scheme (1971-1986). Data is provided for all the above classes and configurations for at least one example of each. Please see the lettering diagrams for specific data applications per car version. Many cars lasted in revenue service carrying the NW Block scheme into the early 2000’s when they were rebuilt and repainted by Norfolk Southern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are three different reweigh locations provided (RO, BX, CT) and five different reweigh dates. There are also appropriate lube stencils included. For those that need wheel inspection dots, I recommend the ones made by Highball Graphics. Modelers wishing to apply ACI Bar Code Plates, we recommend using the Microscale Products Minical MC-4280.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe N\u0026amp;W G-12 Gondola and subclasses have been produced as a 3D printed kit by Plate C Model Prototypes, being sold by 3D Central Trains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePainting instructions for any of these gondolas; the body and trucks are black.\u003cbr\u003eOnline resources include Fallen Flags: rr-fallenflags.org RRPicture Archives: rrpicturearchives.net \/ RailcarPhotos.com Also the N\u0026amp;W Color Guide published by Morning Sun Books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eG-12 Gondola Kit from 3D Central Trains: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/3dcentraltrains.com\/collections\/gondolas\/products\/1103-n-w-g-12-gondola\"\u003ehttps:\/\/3dcentraltrains.com\/collections\/gondolas\/products\/1103-n-w-g-12-gondola\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mount Vernon Shops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50453844590756,"sku":"MVS_HO-NWG12","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1276\/9319\/files\/MVS_HO-NWGon_Instructions_Web.jpg?v=1729310535"},{"product_id":"ho-prr-g32-g32a-gondola-decals-shadow-keystone-sheme","title":"HO PRR G32 \u0026 G32A Gondola Decals Shadow Keystone Sheme (1954-1961)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe G32 class of gondolas was built from April 1949 to October 1950 as a throw-back to an earlier era of smaller gondolas, having an interior length of 46 feet. In addition to this initial batch of 600 cars 1500 additional cars were built as class G32A from April to June 1953, resulting in a total of 2100 cars of this size on the roster. Nearly all of these cars lasted beyond 1968 into Penn Central.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis sheet includes enough data for 1 car. Due to the G32A being built in the early 1930’s, they didn’t start getting repainted into the Shadow Keystone Scheme until 1960. The data setup on a per-panel basis with pre-fix numbers included for the four different number prefixes assigned to the G32: 370, 371; and G32A: 317, 318. The initial Shadow Keystone Scheme did not include reporting marks, but later they were added by an AAR mandate along with sans-serif gothic-style letters and numbers. This is why there are two versions of the Shadow Keystone scheme for the car. Scale Codes for Downingtown, PA (P42), Enola, PA (P50), East Altoona, PA (P57), Pitcairn, PA(P204) , Fort Wayne, IN(P441), and Columbus, OH (P632) have been included. 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In addition to this initial batch of 600 cars 1500 additional cars were built as class G32A from April to June 1953, resulting in a total of 2100 cars of this size on the roster. At the Sam Rea Shops in Hollidaysburg starting in summer 1966 600 cars from classes G32 and G32A were rebuilt with Stanray corrugated sides, assigned class G32B. In late summer 1966 an additional 100 cars were rebuilt by Sam Rea Shops with vertically corrugated sides resembling ribs, assigned class G32C. Nearly all these cars lasted beyond 1968 into Penn Central.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sheet includes enough data for 1 car. The data setup on a per-panel basis with pre-fix numbers included for the four different number prefixes assigned to the G32: 37; and G32A\/B\/C: 31. Dependent on the type of side the car had, the data was arranged differently. Please note the diagrams and use photos for specific cars. Besides the Scale code for Sam Rea Shop’s (P62), scale codes are included for Downingtown, PA (P42), Enola, PA (P50), East Altoona, PA (P57), Pitcairn, PA(P204) , Fort Wayne, IN(P441), and Columbus, OH (P632). 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In addition to this initial batch of 600 cars 1500 additional cars were built as class G32A from April to June 1953, resulting in a total of 2100 cars of this size on the roster. Nearly all of these cars lasted beyond 1968 into Penn Central.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sheet includes enough data for 1 car. the data setup on a per-panel basis with pre-fix numbers included for the four different number prefixes assigned to the G32\/G2A, 317, 318, 370, 371. Scale Codes for Downingtown, PA (P42), Enola, PA (P50), East Altoona, PA (P57), Pitcairn, PA(P204) , Wheeling, WV (P270) , and Fort Wayne, IN(P441) have been included. Enough numbers have been included in a separate sheet for you to create your own within the numbers ranges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe G32 and G32A have been produced as a 3D printed kit by Plate C Model Prototypes sold by 3D Central Trains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor painting instructions any of this gondolas in the Circle Keystone Monogram scheme (pre-1954), the carbody is to be painted in Freight Car Color, trucks are black.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor references in regard to the PRR's Gondola fleet please consult Pennsylvania Railroad Gondolas, Revenue \u0026amp; Work Equipment, 1869 to 1968 by Al Buchan and Elden Gatwood, published by the PRRT\u0026amp;HS.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mount Vernon Shops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51420460974244,"sku":"MVS_HO-PCKG32","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1276\/9319\/files\/MVS_HO-PCKG32_Instructions_Sheet_Website.jpg?v=1785444568"},{"product_id":"ho-prr-g32-g32a-g32b-g32c-gondola-decals-penn-central-1968","title":"HO Ex-PRR G32A, G32B, G32C Gondola Decals Penn Central (1968+)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe G32 class of gondolas was built from April 1949 to October 1950 as a throw-back to an earlier era of smaller gondolas, having an interior length of 46 feet. 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Dependent on the type of side the car had, the data was arranged differently. Please note the diagrams and use photos for specific cars. Besides the Scale code for Sam Rea Shop’s (P62), scale codes are included for Altoona, PA (P57) and Conway, PA(P341). Enough numbers have been included for you to create your own within the number ranges. Also, you will need to apply your own extra panel for adding the lube stencil to the side of the car, please consult photos for correct placement. 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