Super Scale Models S Steel, Riveted (Ice) Refrigerator Cars

Prototype Info

Car Type:

steel, riveted (ice)

Length:

50'

Car Owner:

American Refrigerator Transit Co (ART)

Lessee:

Wabash (WAB)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Super Scale Models

Manufacturer ID:

SS-115

Additional IDs:

4552

Gauge:

Year Introduced:

1950

Road Number(s):

1123

Product Type:

wood & metal kit

Finish:

pre-printed

Wheels:

scale

Couplers:

not included

Supplemental:

Instructions Sheet

Notes:

These kits consisted of a wooden framework (for the floor, two roof strips, end blocks, and spacer blocks), over which the pre-painted/lettered stamped metal sides, ends, roof, and roof walk were to be applied.

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.