D&RGW High Side Gondolas

HOn3 High Side Gondolas Are Shipping Now!

Please note that High Side Gondolas are STILL AVAILABLE, though some quantities are EXTREMELY LIMITED at the factory. Check with your local hobby shop. There were a total of sixteen road numbers released and available in both weathered and non-weathered versions.

For those who have already received your gondolas (or are about to), here's a little modeling tip:

When you open your Blackstone Models High Side Gondola, you will find a plastic bag taped to the blister pack which contains two small castings that appear to be a block with nut bolt and washer detail on one face. This piece was cast to represent the step block that was mounted to the inside of the gondolas on the grab iron (ladder) side of each end of the car.

With a small dab of your favorite plastic glue (ACC is recommended), you may apply this part to the inside of your car to add just a little more detail to your gon. The photo shows the proper spot, which is approximately two board widths up from the bottom and just next to the corner brace. It should be applied with the flat side to the car and the nut and bolt side showing to the outside.

Design Details for the 1000 Series High Side Gondolas!

In an effort to recreate each gondola to more accurately resemble the prototypes, the Blackstone Models High Side Gondolas will feature different side stake/splice variations. Hand applying each side stake in production allows us to offer the various road numbers in unprecedented detail - more faithful to the prototypes than ever before! This unique feature applies to all High Side Gondolas that have been released.

We’ve taken care to make sure even the interior of these cars is accurate, with bracing detail and changes in the height of the floorboards – just like the real ones! And check out the amazing brake detail!


Whether you have a fledgling or well-established HOn3 railroad, you are going to need to be able to haul coal, rock and precious minerals by the ton! OK, maybe by the ounce. Blackstone Models has just the car for you.

Between 1898 and 1906, the D&RGW purchased approximately 1300 narrow gauge gondolas from American Car & Foundry. These new cars replaced an array of well-used and worn out gondolas and became the mainstay of the railroad's gondola fleet toward the end of operations. In addition to coal, these cars often handled limestone, precious minerals, pipe, maintenance equipment, and an array of other commodities as the need arose. Most of these cars were rebuilt in the early 1920's and ended up with five sideboards to increase their capacity. Blackstone Models HOn3 High Side Gondolas represent these cars after rebuilding and will be equipped with the cast "economy" draft gear, varying paint shades, unique detailing and optional weathering. Various road numbers will feature the three popular D&RGW heralds as shown in the photos below. Reserve your fleet today!



Second Release High Side Gondolas

Flying Grande Herald High Side Gondolas
There are four additional 1000 Series High Side Gondola numbers featuring the D&RGW Flying Grande livery (Nos. 1012, 1039, 1077 and 1165). All road numbers are available both weathered and non-weathered. The 9000 Series No. 9206 is also offered in the Flying Grande Herald.

The No. 1012, 1039 and 1165 have a 'freshly shopped' paint scheme or are available with light weathering. The 1077 is be painted with the 'lightly sun-faded' paint scheme or light weathering and the 9206 features the 'more sun-faded' paint or lightly weathered.

D&RGW High Side Gondolas in HOn3
Road No. P.N. Description Price
1012 B340408 Flying Grande SOLD OUT! $54.95
1012 B340408W Flying Grande, Weathered $59.95
1039 B340409 Flying Grande SOLD OUT! $54.95
1039 B340409W Flying Grande, Weathered $59.95
1077 B340410 Flying Grande SOLD OUT! $54.95
1077 B340410W Flying Grande, Weathered $59.95
1165 B340411 Flying Grande $54.95
1165 B340411W Flying Grande, Weathered $59.95
9206 B340414 Flying Grande $54.95
9206 B340414W Flying Grande. Weathered $59.95


Moffat Tunnel Herald High Side Gondola
There is one additional High Side Gondola featuring the Moffat Tunnel livery (No. 9325) from the 9000 Series. The No. 9325 will have a the 'lightly sun-faded' paint scheme or will be available with light weathering.

Road No. P.N. Description Price
9325 B340415 Moffat Tunnel $54.95
9325 B340415W Moffat Tunnel, Weathered SOLD OUT! $59.95


Royal Gorge Route Herald High Side Gondola
There are two High Side Gondola road numbers featuring the Royal Gorge Route livery (Nos. 1202 and 1232). The 1202 is available in the 'lightly sun-faded' scheme or available with light weathering. The No.1232 is available in the 'more sun-faded' paint scheme or as a lightly weathered version.

Road No. P.N. Description Price
1202 B340412 Royal Gorge Route $54.95
1202 B340412W Royal Gorge Route, Weathered $59.95
1232 B340413 Royal Gorge Route $54.95
1232 B340413W Royal Gorge Route, Weathered $59.95

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