Gondolas in the period I model (1888) generally had low sides like LV 7126 in the table below. I thought cars like LV 7126 would be called flat cars because the sides seem so inadequate. However, note the set of stakes for taller loads. Only later in the century were high-sided gons the norm. I built the two cars with high sides before I knew this was probably not correct; I'll stick with them until I find photos for building more accurate models.

Click on Image to Enlarge Type Numbers L W H Number Built Number of Models Built Construction Notes Gondola, 8-wheel 1353-1900 32'6" ... ... 548 1 Modified Trout Creek Engineering Kit stand-in Gondola, 8-wheel 2251-2460 32' ... ... 210 1 Trout Creek Engineering kit stand-in Gondola, 8-wheel 6001-7087 34' 8' 11 1/4" 1087 1 Scratchbuilt, wood. Plans from ORER and photos. I misnumbered the car for a similar series that appeared in the 1893 ORER. (Darn)