Gloor Craft Models Fruit Growers Express (FGEX) Wood Sheathed (Ice) Refrigerator Cars
Prototype Info
Car Type:
wood sheathed (ice)
Length:
40'
Car Owner:
Fruit Growers Express (FGEX)
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
Gloor Craft Models
Gauge:
S
Road Number(s):
39540
Product Type:
wood kit
Finish:
pre-printed
Wheels:
not included
Couplers:
not included
Weight:
6oz
Notes:
According to Jeff Wilson, owner of Hoquat Hobbies, American Models commissioned Gloor Craft to create these wooden kits for them. American Models later on sold all of their remaining stock to Hoquat Hobbies. The kit came with pre-painted and lettered sides, and cast hinges, door latches, and ice hatches as add-on soft metal parts.
(image copyright © Ed Kirstatter; used by permission)
The Northeastern Bettendorf-type trucks and Kadee #808 couplers that Ed Kirstatter's model has were extra. Some other small details were added, as well, to complete this model.