O-Scale Gondola

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This is a replica of Lionel's New York Central Gondola Car No. 6462A described here: https://www.tandem-associates.com/lionel/lionel_trains_6462a_gondola_car.htm The files include the SketchUp 2017 file as well as sections of O-scale track and a set of wheel stops. The SketchUp file has several scene tabs which include assembly steps. Assembling the parts will require glue or more ideally friction welding. Follow this link for more information including a video tutorial on friction welding: http://www.progressth.org/2018/02/3d-printing-friction-spin-welding-video.html We used fine metal wire as axles through the wheels and M3 x 10mm bolts to assemble the trucks, making it easy to attach them to the body. The body is designed for easy repair and adjustment. The gondola's sides are printed flat on high resolution at .01mm to ensure best results for tiny rivets. We welded the sides onto the body through holes inside the gondola's body. Another seam along the bottom of the gondola's body was also friction welded, making it harder to notice when on display. You can easily glue the sides on if you'd like instead of welding them.