18' low sided gondolas

[old pilot]

Since I have not found any hobby shops in a 50 mile radius that stock On30 supplies, especially Bachmann equipment, I have to appeal to the excellent source of users/experts who read this forum. From some photos posted on ebay of the 18' low sided gondola, it appears to include a coal load. Is this load the "drop in" type or is it attached to the body? If so, is it easily removable? I would like to use it or the 18' flatcar as a basis for a car hauling hemlock bark from a saw mill to a tanning industry. Thanks for any help.

[Yard Master]

Hi old pilot,

The coal load is a removable "drop in" part. Here's what it looks like removed from the gondola:

[old pilot]

Thanks for the reply and photo. Definitely makes the decision easier to create the hemlock load, and since both of my engines are wood burners, create a simulated load to deliver to the engine service area.