A.C. Gilbert New York, New Haven & Hartford (NH) General Service Flat Cars
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
24539
Prototype Info
Style:
general service
Road Name:
New York, New Haven & Hartford (NH)
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
1958
Road Number(s):
24539
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted and lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
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Notes:
The #24539 was produced in 1958 and 1959 and again in 1963 and 1964, in six variations. The five variations produced in 1958 and 1959 are as follows. The first has a black painted chassis with silver plastic pipes. The second has a black plastic chassis with Type 10A sintered-iron side frames and silver plastic pipes. The third, shown in the photo, has a black plastic chassis, Type 10 sintered-iron side frames, and silver plastic pipes. The fourth has a plastic chassis and solid non-operating knuckle couplers. The fifth (1958 and 1959) #24539 has a black plastic chassis and silver cardboard pipes. The last variation produced in 1963 and 1964 has a black plastic chassis, Pike-Master trucks and couplers and orange cardboard pipes.
(image copyright © Ted Hamler; used by permission)