{"product_id":"scaletrains-operator-ho-scale-bethgon-coal-gondola-oklahoma-gas-electric-ogex-varies","title":"ScaleTrains Operator HO Scale Bethgon Coal Gondola Oklahoma Gas \u0026 Electric OGEX #Varies","description":"\u003ch1\u003eScaleTrains Operator HO Scale Bethgon Coal Gondola Oklahoma Gas \u0026amp; Electric OGEX\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e#Varies\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped in the late 1980s by Bethlehem Steel Company’s (BSC, later Johnstown America, and finally FreightCar America), the Bethgon has become one of the most common cars for hauling coal. Originally called the “Coal Porter”, the name was changed to Bethgon when the family of singer Cole Porter asked BSC to change the name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bethgon’s basic shape is that of hopper with sloped end sheets. Two tubs run between the trucks adding capacity for 18 additional tons of coal while lowering the center of gravity making the car more stable. Most Bethgons have been built of aluminum which reduces the weight of the car by some 12 tons compared to a traditional steel hopper of the same capacity. Since the first Bethgon was built, many thousands more with varying capacities have been built along with thousands of similar cars from other builders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1997, Conrail built 600 Bethgons at the Hollidaysburg Car Shop from engineering drawings supplied by Johnstown America. These were 4100 cubic-foot cars with a capacity of 116 tons of coal. They were Conrail class G52X.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the breakup of Conrail, most of these cars went to Norfolk Southern where they can be found in almost every Norfolk Southern coal train still today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: Early 1995 – Present, built 6-95\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBN Series 3368-3502\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoad numbers 3368, 3374, 3383, 3406, 3416, 3429, 3448, 3463, 3469, 3488, 3495 and 3498\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple road numbers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully assembled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimplified brake rigging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimplified printing and lettering legible even under magnification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody mounted semi-scale knuckle couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody comprised of several parts including main body, separate end sheets for both the A and B car end and side bearing supports.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate brake detail including brake cylinder and arm, air reservoir, control valve, brake wheel and brake wheel housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiecast center sill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDie cast end frame floors with integral coupler box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eASF Motion Control 100-ton trucks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e36” machined metal wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum radius: 18”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended radius: 22”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccurately profiled .110″ wide wheel tread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeighted to Industry standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperates on Code 70, 83 and 100 rail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor matched to Tru-Color Paint colors whenever possible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaging safely stores model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetail kit available separately: includes metal grab irons, coupler cut levers, trainline hoses and more \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.whiterosehobbies.com\/products\/scaletrains-operator-81625-ho-scale-bethgon-coal-gondola-detail-kit\" title=\"Bethgon Detail Kit\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.whiterosehobbies.com\/products\/scaletrains-operator-81625-ho-scale-bethgon-coal-gondola-detail-kit\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSXT81625\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo version of coal loads, sold separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"ScaleTrains Operator 81340 HO Scale G52X Bethgon Coal Loads - Offset 2 Pack\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whiterosehobbies.com\/products\/scaletrains-operator-81340-ho-scale-bethgon-coal-loads-offset-2-pack\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.whiterosehobbies.com\/products\/scaletrains-operator-81340-ho-scale-bethgon-coal-loads-offset-2-pack\"\u003eSXT81340 Offset\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"ScaleTrains Operator 81341 HO Scale Bethgon Coal Loads - Symmetrical 2 Pack\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whiterosehobbies.com\/products\/scaletrains-operator-81341-ho-scale-bethgon-coal-loads-symmetrical-2-pack\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSXT81341 Symmetrical\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: Road number may vary from picture shown.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ScaleTrains","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42351150563541,"sku":"SXTBethOGEX","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/1972\/4454\/products\/scaletrains-operator-ho-scale-bethgon-coal-gondola-oklahoma-gas-electric-ogex-varies.jpg?v=1641135360","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterosehobbies.com\/products\/scaletrains-operator-ho-scale-bethgon-coal-gondola-oklahoma-gas-electric-ogex-varies","provider":"White Rose Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}