A.C. Gilbert Chicago & North Western (CNW) General Service Flat Cars
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
934
Prototype Info
Style:
general service
Year/Era:
1927
Length:
46'
Road Name:
Chicago & North Western (CNW)
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
1953
Road Number(s):
42597
Product Type:
metal
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
Lighted:
yes!
Online Article:
Notes:
This car with the search light load was made in 1953 and 1954. The body was painted either gray or blue-gray with black lettering. The number 934 is imprinted on the black base in the indented area. Note that the light lights up when power is supplied to the rails.
(image copyright © Ted Hamler; used by permission)
(image copyright © A.C. Gilbert)
A scan from the 1953 catalog.