Perma-Bilt Models New York Central (NYC) Steel-sheathed, Single-door Box Cars

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9141

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

40'

Road Name:

New York Central (NYC)

Model Info

Gauge:

Introduced:

1952

Road Number(s):

174309

Product Type:

wood & metal kit

Finish:

pre-printed

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale: not included; AF: truck-mounted

Supplemental:

Instruction Sheets

Supplemental:

Internals of the Car

Notes:

"Pacemaker". The kit consists of a wooden floor, two roof strips, two end blocks, and a spacer block. The metal sides, ends, roof, and roof walk are to be attached to the wooden core. Note that the kit-provided trucks were made out of contaminated zamac, which crumbles over time.