A.C. Gilbert Northern Pacific (NP) Steel, Riveted (Ice) Refrigerator Cars
Prototype Info
Car Type:
steel, riveted (ice)
Length:
40'
Car Owner:
Northern Pacific (NP)
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
647
Gauge:
AF
Year Introduced:
1952
Road Number(s):
647
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
Magazine Article:
S Gaugian, Mar 2008, pg 32
Online Article:
Notes:
Similar to #947, except that this one has link couplers.
(image copyright © Steve Terni; used by permission)
(image copyright © Jim Hammond; used by permission)
Prototype Info
Car Type:
steel, riveted (ice)
Length:
40'
Car Owner:
Northern Pacific (NP)
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
947
Gauge:
AF
Year Introduced:
1953
Road Number(s):
947
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
Magazine Article:
S Gaugian, Mar 2008, pg 32
Online Article:
Notes:
This car was produced through 1957 in three variations:
1) two-piece brake wheel.
2) one-piece brake wheel.
3) one-piece brack wheel, a slot and screw hole in the body ends ('57, '58).
(image copyright © Jim Hammond; used by permission)
(image copyright © Ted Hamler; used by permission)
Prototype Info
Car Type:
steel, riveted (ice)
Length:
40'
Car Owner:
Northern Pacific (NP)
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
24409
Gauge:
AF
Year Introduced:
1958
Road Number(s):
24409
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
Magazine Article:
S Gaugian, May 2008, pg 28
Online Article:
Notes:
Only one variation of this car was produced, and it was available individually and as part of a set.
(image copyright © Ted Hamler; used by permission)