Gondola cars are specialized freight cars with low walls and open tops, designed for transporting bulky or dense materials. They were originally made of wood but later switched to steel for durability. Gondolas can be bottom or side-dump and can also be high-sided or covered. They are commonly used for transporting scrap metal, steel beams, […]
A gondola can refer to a thin boat used on Venetian canals, an aerial lift for transportation or viewing, or the basket under a hot air balloon. Gondolas are designed to be rowed with a single oar and can carry up to six people. Gondolas are traditionally painted black and are a popular mode of […]
