HO Scale Steel Mill Starter Bundle

Perfect first steel mill railcar load for HO scale layouts
Includes ladle, furnace hood, and tie-downs
Sized for a standard 50-ft HO scale railcar
Easy to paint, weather, and customize

Everything you need to load your first HO scale steel mill railcar in one simple, affordable bundle. Designed to look right out of the box and expand easily as your steel mill scene grows.

HO Scale Steel Mill Starter Bundle – Product Details

What’s Included

1 × Steel Mill Ladle (Type A) with custom cradle
1 × Furnace hood with custom cradle
8 × Tie-downs

Each load component is sized to sit on a standard 50-ft HO scale railcar. This bundle creates one believable steel mill load without overcomplicating your scene.

Scale & Compatibility

Scale: HO (1:87)
Designed for standard flat cars and mill gondolas
Compatible with most commercial HO rolling stock

Assembly & Customization

Supplied unpainted for maximum flexibility
Tie-downs can be positioned to suit your preferred load arrangement
Loads may be permanently mounted or left removable for operations

Painting & Weathering

Accepts acrylics, enamels, and weathering powders
Ideal for rust tones, soot, heat staining, and industrial grime
Designed to highlight dry-brushing and wash techniques

Ideal Uses on Your Layout

First steel mill railcar load
Small mill scenes or switching layouts
Yard tracks and staging areas
Entry point before expanding with slabs or ingot molds

Why Choose This ScaleRail3D Bundle?

This starter bundle removes the guesswork. Instead of deciding what works together, you get a proven combination that looks right on a steel mill railcar and gives you a solid foundation to expand your scene over time.

Designed specifically for HO scale Steel Mill rail operations
Correct proportions for flat cars and industrial trackage
Modular system designed by a modeler focused on realism

Great Value

Bundle price $14.99 – That’s a 15% Saving over the individual parts price. A simple, affordable way to get started with steel mill loads.