Old-Time Gondola - LAKE SHORE & MICHIGAN SOUTHERN - N Scale. Old-Time Gondolas are used to transport a variety of bulk materials. Due to their low side walls, gondolas are also suitable for high-density cargo such as coal, wood, and bulky items like railroad track. Bachmann’s Old-Time Gondolas, come in a variety of colors and road names, and are the perfect addition for your Old-Time Steam Railroad Layout. Each gondola is fully assembled and features; Highly Detailed Painted Bodies with Precision Printing, Blackened Machined Metal Wheels with RP 25 Contours, Magnetically Operated E-Z Mate® Couplers, Non-magnetic Blackened Brass Axles with Needle-point Bearings, Celcon Trucks, and Added Weight for Optimum Tracking Performance.