Perma-Bilt Models Soo Line (SOO) Steel-sheathed, Single-door Box Cars
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
Perma-Bilt Models
Manufacturer ID:
TFC9211
Prototype Info
Style:
steel-sheathed, single-door
Year/Era:
1940
Length:
42'
Height:
10'8"
Volume:
4982
Road Name:
Soo Line (SOO)
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
1952
Product Type:
wood & metal kit
Finish:
pre-printed
Wheels:
not included
Couplers:
not included
Supplemental:
Supplemental:
Notes:
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. The doors are an integral part of the sides of these older kits. Note that the kit-provided trucks were made out of contaminated zamac, which crumbles over time. These versions were intended for use by the hi-rail and toy-train enthusiasts.
(image copyright © Tom Lennon; used by permission)