Funaro and Camerlengo New York Central (NYC) Steel-sided Gondolas
Model Manufacturer Info
Prototype Info
Style:
steel-sided
Year/Era:
1926
Length:
41'6"
Volume:
1822cuft
Road Name:
New York Central (NYC)
Notes:
The prototype cars were built in 1926-27 by NYC in lot 542G numbers 361000 to 361499.
Model Info
Gauge:
S
Introduced:
1999
Product Type:
resin kit
Finish:
unpainted
Wheels:
not included
Couplers:
not included
Decals:
included
Magazine Article:
Mainline Modeler, Jul 1981, pg 18 (has car design diagram in S-scale)
Notes:
These kits require quite a bit of work.
(image copyright © Ed Kirstatter; used by permission)
To the model in the photo Ed Kirstatter had added Northeastern Bettendorf type of trucks and Kadee #808 couplers, as well as some other small detailing parts.
(image copyright © Funaro and Camerlengo)
(image copyright © Bob Werre; used by permission)