A.C. Gilbert Gulf (GRCX, SEPX) Steel Frame, Riveted, 1-dome Tank Cars
Prototype Info
Car Type:
steel frame, riveted, 1-dome
Car Owner:
Gulf (GRCX, SEPX)
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
24322
Gauge:
AF
Year Introduced:
1959
Road Number(s):
5016
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
Product Notes:
Online Article:
Supplemental Part:
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Notes:
Produced in three variations.
1. 1959: one-part tank, type II plastic frame, solid non-operating knuckle couplers.
2. 1959: one-part tank, type II plastic frame, solid non-operating knuckle couplers, ladders, handrails.
3. 1960: bottom part of tank is part of the frame, type III plastic frame, operating knuckle couplers.
(image copyright © Ted Hamler; used by permission)
This is an example of the second variation.
(image copyright © Ted Hamler; used by permission)
Original A.C. Gilbert print of the car for page 20 of the 1959 catalog.