Kato 106-4633 Bethgon Coalporter Wagon Set (8) BNSF Swoosh

Bethgon Coalporter Wagon Set (8) BNSF Swoosh
Since 1982, the BethGon Coalporter has been hauling “black diamonds” across the United States. The largest selling Coal Gondola in the world, the car’s double tub design increases hauling capacity while reducing maintenance requirements. Tubs below the car lower the center of gravity, providing a smoother ride.Today, coal is no longer sold at the volume it once was in the United States, and many coal carrying railroad cars have sadly been left to rust. Bethgon Coalporters could transport 44,000 pounds of these “black diamonds,” a necessity for the railroad in the era of a coal-driven country; therefore, a need of recycling these cars had to be found!Since the use of grain for animal feed is popular for farmers in the western part of the United States, Bethgons proved up for the challenge and some were converted for use as a Protein Gondola. These covered gondolas are used in freight trains in the western and southern parts of the states in long, endless fleets providing useful feed for farm animals. Since the load of feed is biodegradable and therefore needs to be delivered as quickly as possible, trains carrying these long loads are given top priority on the rails.

Model
Set of eight 1:160 Scale Coalporter Wagons decorated in BNSF Swoosh livery. These models feature lots of expertly applied details as based on the prototypes, a high level of body detail and excellent running characteristics.

Features

• 1:160 Scale Model
  
• Knuckle Couplings
  
• Highly Detailed Finish
  
• Pack of Eight Wagons
  

Contents

• 8 x Kato USA Wagons

Specifications

• Wagon Class    Coalporter
  
• Operator    BNSF Swoosh
  
• Primary Country of Operation    USA

Measurements

• Minimum Radius    282mm