Perma-Bilt Models S Steel, Riveted (Ice) Refrigerator Cars

Prototype Info

Car Type:

steel, riveted (ice)

Length:

40'

Car Owner:

American Refrigerator Transit Co (ART)

Lessee:

Missouri Pacific (MP)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9071

Gauge:

S

Year Introduced:

1952

Road Number(s):

21578

Product Type:

wood & metal kit

Finish:

pre-printed

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

AF; support for Kadee scale couplers (not included)

Supplemental:

Instructions for box car and reefer kits

Prototype Info

Car Type:

steel, riveted (ice)

Length:

50'

Car Owner:

American Refrigerator Transit Co (ART)

Lessee:

Wabash (WAB)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9111

Gauge:

S

Year Introduced:

1952

Road Number(s):

1123

Product Type:

wood & metal kit

Finish:

pre-printed

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

AF; support for Kadee scale couplers (not included)

Supplemental:

Instructions for box car and reefer kits

Bob Hogan got this model second-hand and had to essentially re-create the sides to make them look like the originals as much as possible, because they were in really bad condition. The paint on these models flakes off after a while. He added some Pacific Rail Shops details, Grandt Line AB brake system components, and door hinges.

Prototype Info

Car Type:

steel, riveted (ice)

Length:

50'

Car Owner:

Burlington Refrigerator Express (BREX)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9116

Gauge:

S

Year Introduced:

1952

Product Type:

wood & metal kit

Finish:

pre-printed

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

AF; support for Kadee scale couplers (not included)

Supplemental:

Instructions for box car and reefer kits

Prototype Info

Car Type:

steel, riveted (ice)

Length:

40'

Car Owner:

Northern Pacific (NP)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9082

Gauge:

S

Year Introduced:

1952

Product Type:

wood & metal kit

Finish:

pre-printed

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

AF; support for Kadee scale couplers (not included)

Supplemental:

Instructions for box car and reefer kits

These photos shows what a typical kit of theirs looks like.

Prototype Info

Car Type:

steel, riveted (ice)

Length:

40'

Car Owner:

Northern Refrigerator Lines (NRC)

Lessee:

Illinois Central (IC)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9084

Gauge:

S

Year Introduced:

1952

Product Type:

wood & metal kit

Finish:

pre-printed

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

AF; support for Kadee scale couplers (not included)

Supplemental:

Instructions for box car and reefer kits

Prototype Info

Car Type:

steel, riveted (ice)

Length:

40'

Volume:

2332cuft

Car Owner:

Northern Refrigerator Lines (NRC)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9085

Gauge:

S

Year Introduced:

1952

Product Type:

wood & metal kit

Finish:

pre-printed

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

AF; support for Kadee scale couplers (not included)

Supplemental:

Instructions for box car and reefer kits

Prototype Info

Car Type:

steel, riveted (ice)

Length:

40'

Car Owner:

Pacific Fruit Express (PFE)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9087

Gauge:

S

Year Introduced:

1952

Product Type:

wood & metal kit

Finish:

pre-printed

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

AF; support for Kadee scale couplers (not included)

Supplemental:

Instructions for box car and reefer kits

Supplemental Part:

PFE Reefer End Ladders

Prototype Info

Car Type:

steel, riveted (ice)

Length:

42'

Volume:

2332cuft

Car Owner:

Pacific Fruit Express (PFE)

Class:

R-40-20

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9106

Gauge:

S

Year Introduced:

1952

Road Number(s):

200110

Product Type:

wood & metal kit

Finish:

pre-printed

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

AF; support for Kadee scale couplers (not included)

Supplemental:

Instructions for box car and reefer kits

Supplemental Part:

PFE Reefer End Ladders

Prototype Info

Car Type:

steel, riveted (ice)

Length:

40'

Volume:

2332cuft

Car Owner:

Swift Refrigerator Line (SRLX)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9094

Gauge:

S

Year Introduced:

1952

Road Number(s):

8179

Product Type:

wood & metal kit

Finish:

pre-printed

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

AF; support for Kadee scale couplers (not included)

Supplemental:

Instructions for box car and reefer kits

Ed Kirstatter added some decals to make the model match an existing prototype. He installed Kadee #808 S-scale couplers, and used Northeastern's Andrew trucks. The finished model weighs 8.5oz.

Prototype Info

Car Type:

steel, riveted (ice)

Year/Era:

1938

Length:

40'

Volume:

2112cuft

Car Owner:

Union Refrigerator Transit (URT/URTX)

Lessee:

Milwaukee Road (MILW)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9097

Gauge:

S

Year Introduced:

1952

Road Number(s):

88547

Product Type:

wood & metal kit

Finish:

pre-printed

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

AF; support for Kadee scale couplers (not included)

Supplemental:

Instructions for box car and reefer kits

Northeastern Bettendorf trucks and Kadee #802 couplers were added to complete this car. It weighs 9oz.

Prototype Info

Car Type:

steel, riveted (ice)

Length:

40'

Car Owner:

Western Fruit Express (WFEX)

Lessee:

Great Northern (GN)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9099

Gauge:

S

Year Introduced:

1952

Road Number(s):

1350

Product Type:

wood & metal kit

Finish:

pre-printed

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

AF; support for Kadee scale couplers (not included)

Supplemental:

Instructions for box car and reefer kits

Prototype Info

Car Type:

steel, riveted (ice)

Length:

40'

Car Owner:

Western Fruit Express (WFEX)

Class:

RS

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9100

Gauge:

S

Year Introduced:

1952

Road Number(s):

47563

Product Type:

wood & metal kit

Finish:

pre-printed

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

AF; support for Kadee scale couplers (not included)

Supplemental:

Instructions for box car and reefer kits

Ed Kirstatter stated that the trucks that came with this kit were made by Perma-Bilt and were of the Bettendorf type. He added Kadee S #802 couplers. A heavy model at 9 ounces.