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Iron Rail Models Atlantic Coast Line (ACL) General Service Flat Cars

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Iron Rail Models

Prototype Info

Style:

general service

Year/Era:

1964

Length:

53'6"

Road Name:

Atlantic Coast Line (ACL)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Road Number(s):

78408

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted and lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Notes:

With damaged tank load. Iron Rail Models owner, Greg Berndtson, recalls the initial run had about 15 of these made, where they used S-Helper Service flat cars. Subsequent runs totaled about 30 where they made their own castings for the flat cars.


(image copyright © Bill Lane; used by permission)

 (image copyright © Michael McConnell; used by permission)
This second photo was added, so as to show that each of these damaged tank car bodies was slightly different from the others. So, while this was a standard model that the company produced, each load's damage was somewhat unique.

(image copyright © Bill Lane; used by permission)
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