A.C. Gilbert Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) General Service Flat Cars
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
24558
Prototype Info
Style:
general service
Year/Era:
1930
Road Name:
Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR)
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
1959
Road Number(s):
24558
Finish:
painted and lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
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Notes:
This car was produced in 1959 and 1960 in three variations. The first variation, as shown in the photo, has fiber-type trees and a two-piece brake wheel. The second variation has rubber-type trees and a one-piece plastic brake wheel. The third variation is the car without trees.
(image copyright © Ted Hamler; used by permission)
(image copyright © Charles Siegel; used by permission)