O MTH Ghost Trap Gondola Car w/Flickering Lighted Ghosts Cab #1989 30-72257

MTH RailKing Ghost Trap Gondola Car with Flickering Lighted Ghosts

Add supernatural excitement to your O gauge layout with the MTH RailKing Ghost Trap Gondola Car featuring flickering lighted ghosts. This unique novelty freight car combines authentic gondola car construction with spooky special effects, making it a perfect addition to Halloween layouts, haunted railroad displays, and year-round fun for model railroaders who enjoy whimsical rolling stock.

Key Features

• Flickering Lighted Ghosts - Battery-powered LED lighting creates eerie flickering ghost effects
• Intricately Detailed Durable ABS Body - High-quality construction with authentic gondola profile
• Ghost Trap Theme - Unique cab number #1989 with supernatural graphics and detailing
• Metal Wheels and Axles - Smooth rolling performance and realistic appearance
• Die-Cast 4-Wheel Trucks - Heavy-duty construction for reliable operation
• Operating Die-Cast Metal Couplers - Compatible with all O gauge equipment
• Decorative Brake Wheels - Authentic railroad detailing
• Separate Metal Handrails - Scale appearance and durability
• Fast-Angle Wheel Sets - Superior tracking on curves
• Needle-Point Axles - Reduced friction for smooth operation
• Operates On O-27 Curves - Compatible with layouts of all sizes

Special Effects & Operation

The flickering lighted ghosts create an eye-catching display as the car rolls around your layout. The battery-powered LED lighting system produces realistic flickering effects that simulate supernatural activity, making this car a conversation piece and crowd favorite at train shows and home layouts alike. The lighting operates independently of track power, ensuring consistent ghost effects at any speed.

Perfect for Halloween & Novelty Layouts

This unique gondola car is ideal for Halloween-themed layouts, haunted railroad displays, and collectors who appreciate whimsical rolling stock. Pair it with other seasonal cars to create a complete haunted freight train, or run it year-round as a fun novelty car that delights visitors of all ages.

Dimensions

Unit Measures: 11 1/2" x 2 3/8" x 2 5/16" - Traditional O gauge proportions perfect for RailKing freight consists.

Compatibility

This gondola car is designed for O gauge 3-rail layouts and is compatible with MTH, Lionel, Atlas O, and other O gauge track systems. The car operates smoothly on O-27 curves, making it suitable for layouts of all sizes from starter sets to expansive model railroads.

Complementary Products

Build a complete haunted freight train with our O Rolling Stock collection, featuring MTH 2025 Halloween Box Car, MTH 2025 Halloween Box Car with Glowing LEDs, MTH Ghost Trap Gondola Car Cab #1984, and MTH Christmas Operating Box Car with Santa. Expand your fleet with MTH Baltimore & Ohio Gondola Car with Crates. Complete your O gauge layout with locomotives and track from our O Scale collection.

About MTH Electric Trains

MTH Electric Trains has been a leading manufacturer of model trains and accessories since 1980, known for producing highly detailed, feature-rich locomotives and rolling stock across multiple scales. Visit MTH Trains' official website to explore their complete product line and learn more about their commitment to quality and innovation in model railroading.