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Conrail Cyclopedia Gondolas Coalporters   In 1990, Conrail rebuilt their first series of hoppers into 11-panel and 12-panel coalporters using kits from BSC and old predecessor 12-panel hoppers. (New Photos: May 29, 2004) Photos | Prototype | Roster | O Modeling | HO Modeling | N Modeling | Refs G52X 12-Panel Coalporters   Beginning in 1994, Conrail, Carpenter Technology, Cromweld Steels, Johnstown America, and Huck Manufacturing joined to build a durable stainless-steel 12-panel coalporter. (New Photos: May 29, 2004) Photos | Detail Photos | Prototype | Roster | O Modeling | Athearn HO | E&C HO | N Modeling | Refs G38 & G39 Ore Jimmies   Some of the oldest freight cars on Conrail, the G38 and G39 class gondolas began on the PRR and lasted until the mid-1990's. (New Photos: May 29, 2004) Photos | Prototype | Roster | O Modeling | Stewart HO | N Modeling | Refs Other Conrail Classes   Conrail had many covered hopper classes. This section covers those classes that still do not have dedicated pages at the CRCyc. (New Photos: Dec 23, 2005) Photos | Prototype | Rosters | O Modeling | HO Modeling | N Modeling | Refs Other Predecessor Classes   Much of Conrail's gondola fleet came from the railroad's predecessors, such as EL and PC, and was never repainted. (New Photos: May 29, 2004) Photos | Prototype | Rosters | O Modeling | HO Modeling | N Modeling | Refs Copyright (c) 1998-2008 Robert S. Waller. All rights reserved. Photos for personal use only. All rights reserved by original owner of image. Reproduction or redistribution in any form without express written permission is prohibited.