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What was it's purpose?

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jacon12
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What was it's purpose?
Posted by jacon12 on Sunday, October 6, 2024 8:59 AM

What type 'merchandise' did this type car usually carry?

Thanks!

Jarrell

HO Scale DCC Modeler of 1950, give or take 30 years.
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Posted by mvlandsw on Sunday, October 6, 2024 4:23 PM

Covered gondolas usually carried steel or other metals that had to be protected from the weather.

Mark Vinski

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