For gondolas and flatcars

These cradles represent the prototype practice of bolting railroad ties or large timbers to the bottom of flatcars and gondolas to turn a standard car into one that can carry coiled steel rolls.

Each pack includes 12 cradles. You can convert 6 cars to coil service per pack.

Installation instructions: Center you cradles over each truck making sure the simulated bolts are faced up and glue to the deck of the car. For a weathered appearance use your favorite wood stain before gluing to the car. Each cradle measures 9/16” x 2-3/16”.

Kit # 551 - HO Scale - includes 12 cradles - $6.00

The cradles will work in any HO gondola or flatcar currently available.
Simulated bolts are scribed into the cradles

Prototype photo of coil cradles.