HO Scale Large Gear Flat Car Load with Custom Transport Cradles
- HO scale large industrial gear flat car loads
- Includes 2 gears and 2 custom transport cradles
- Supplied unpainted – ready for customization
- Designed for steel mill and heavy industry scenes
- Precision 3D printed with detailed gear teeth, and lifting rings on the cradle
What’s Included
• Two HO scale large industrial gears
• Two custom transport cradles designed to support and stabilize the gears
• Supplied unpainted
Flat car and tie-down materials not included.
HO Scale Large Gear Flat Car Load – Scale & Dimensions
Designed specifically for HO scale (1:87).
Each large gear represents heavy industrial machinery components transported between steel mills, fabrication shops, or power generation facilities. The included custom cradles are proportioned to sit securely on standard HO scale flat cars and create a realistic heavy-haul appearance.
Length 2.2″ x Width 0.98″ x Height 0.74″ (56x25x19mm)
Assembly & Customization
The gears and cradles are supplied unpainted, giving you complete control over:
• Base color selection
• Rust and oxidation effects
• Grease staining and grime buildup
• Weathered wood or steel cradle finishes
The detailed gear teeth respond well to dry brushing and edge highlighting techniques.
Painting & Weathering
For realistic results:
• Start with a dark steel or industrial grey base coat
• Layer rust tones using sponge or stippling techniques
• Add metallic dry brushing along the gear teeth
• Apply oil and grime washes around the hub and base
• Weather the cradle to represent timber blocking
These loads work equally well as freshly machined components or heavily used industrial parts.
Ideal Uses on Your Layout
• Steel mill maintenance trains
• Heavy machinery transport
• Industrial rebuild operations
• Machine shop deliveries
• Power plant equipment servicing
Pairs well with our HO scale industrial generator flat car load
Mounted on a flat car, the combination of gear and custom cradle creates immediate visual weight and realism.
Why Choose This Load
Unlike generic freight loads, these HO scale large gears are designed specifically for heavy industry modelers who want authentic steel mill and industrial transport scenes.
The included custom transport cradles:
• Improve realism
• Add structural detail
• Create a convincing heavy-haul presentation
The pack of two allows multiple cars, staged yard scenes, or expanded maintenance operations across your layout.
Designed and produced by ScaleRail3D for serious industrial model railroaders. Explore the full range of industrial freight loads in our complete HO scale collection here: HO Scale Flat Car Loads
This model is part of our Steel Mill range. See the full Steel Mill Range here.
