A.C. Gilbert Shell (SEPX) Steel Frame, Riveted, 1-dome Tank Cars
Prototype Info
Car Type:
steel frame, riveted, 1-dome
Car Owner:
Shell (SEPX)
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
24328
Gauge:
AF
Year Introduced:
1962
Road Number(s):
24328
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
Product Notes:
Online Article:
Supplemental Part:
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Notes:
This car was produced through 1966 in four variations.
1. black frame, yellow-painted white tank, black ladder, no "Shell" (rare).
2. black frame, molded-yellow tank, brake wheels, handrails, ladders, one diamond marker.
3. black frame, molded-yellow tank, brake wheels, handrails, ladders, two diamond markers.
4. blue frame, molded-yellow tank, brake wheels, handrails, ladders, two diamond markers.
(image copyright © Ted Hamler; used by permission)
The foreground model is an example of the fourth variation. The background model is an example of the third variation.
(image copyright © A.C. Gilbert)