Perma-Bilt Models Soo Line (SOO) Steel-sheathed, Single-door Box Cars

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

50'

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1952

Product Type:

wood & metal kit

Finish:

unpainted

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale: not included; AF: truck-mounted

Decals:

not included

Supplemental:

Instruction Sheets

Supplemental:

Internals of the Car

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. Note that the kit-provided trucks were made out of contaminated zamac, which crumbles over time.

Ed added NE wire grab irons to replace staples supplied, as well as other parts. After super-detailing the underframe, Ed installed American Models trucks, and Kadee #808 couplers with blackened handles. The model was painted with Dupli-Color filler primed, another box car color. Decals still need to be applied.

The unpainted metal sides.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9024

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

40'

Road Name:

Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe (ATSF)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1952

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:

"The Grand Canyon Line". 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.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9033

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

42'

Height:

10'1"

Volume:

3873cuft

Road Name:

Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe (ATSF)

Class:

Bx-37

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1952

Road Number(s):

139742

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:

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. Has the "Grand Canyon Line" logo on one side and the "Santa Fe All The Way" logo on the other.

Ed added extra details to his model, and attempted to find paint to match the original kit's sides.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9001

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

40'

Road Name:

Atlantic Coast Line (ACL)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1952

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:

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.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

50'

Height:

10'

Volume:

3716

Road Name:

Baltimore & Ohio (B&O)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1952

Road Number(s):

466360

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:

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.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9002

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

40'

Road Name:

Baltimore & Ohio (B&O)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1952

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:

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.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9030

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

42'

Road Name:

Baltimore & Ohio (B&O)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1952

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:

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.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9140

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

40'

Road Name:

Baltimore & Ohio (B&O)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1952

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:

"Sentinel". 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.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9185

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

40'

Road Name:

Baltimore & Ohio (B&O)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1952

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:

"Timesaver". 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.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9193

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

40'

Road Name:

Bangor & Aroostook (BAR)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1952

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:

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.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9243

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

40'

Road Name:

Bangor & Aroostook (BAR)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1952

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:

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.

Dick installed American Models trucks and John Bortz-modified HO-scale Kadee couplers.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9035

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

50'

Road Name:

Boston & Maine (BM)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1952

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:

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.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9006

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Year/Era:

1944

Length:

40'

Height:

10'6"

Volume:

3898cuft

Road Name:

Canadian National Railway (CN)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1952

Road Number(s):

259209

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:

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. According to Andy Malette the road number is not accurate for the CNR. Note that there was a version that had silver sides with black lettering.

Ed added a super-detailed under frame, and placard and tack boards. He installed Kadee 802 couplers and American Models trucks. He used Scalecoat II 2002 Oxide Red to match the pre-painted sides of the kit.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9031

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

42'

Road Name:

Canadian National Railway (CN)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1952

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:

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.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9144

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

40'

Road Name:

Canadian National Railway (CN)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1952

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:

Aluminum body color. 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.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9008

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

40'

Road Name:

Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1952

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:

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.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9195

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

40'

Road Name:

Central of Georgia (CG)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1952

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:

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.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9248

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

40'

Road Name:

Central Railroad of New Jersey (CNJ)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1952

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:

Green body color. 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.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9005

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

40'

Height:

8'7"

Volume:

3053cuft

Road Name:

Chesapeake & Ohio (C&O)

Class:

XM

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1952

Road Number(s):

8176

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:

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.

Ed installed Midgage Models trucks, and Kadee S-scale #808 couplers.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9037

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Year/Era:

1941

Length:

50'

Height:

10'4"

Volume:

3836cuft

Road Name:

Chicago & Eastern Illinois (CEI)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1952

Road Number(s):

54021

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:

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.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9194

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

40'

Road Name:

Chicago & Eastern Illinois (CEI)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1952

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:

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.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9004

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

40'

Road Name:

Chicago & North Western (CNW)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1952

Road Number(s):

66808, 66908

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:

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.

Ed installed Kadee #802 couplers and American Models sprung trucks to complete it. Scalecoat II # 2002 Oxide Red was found to be a matching paint to the pre-painted sides.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9036

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

50'

Road Name:

Chicago Great Western (CGW)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1952

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:

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.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9192

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

40'

Road Name:

Chicago Great Western (CGW)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1952

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:

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.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9003

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Year/Era:

1940

Length:

40'

Height:

10'6"

Volume:

3898cuft

Road Name:

Chicago, Burlington & Quincy (CBQ)

Class:

XM

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1952

Road Number(s):

30410

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:

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. These have a different CB&Q slogan on each side.

Ed added a well-detailed under-frame with air brakes pipes, levers, and rods. He replaced the warped roofwalk with an etched-stainless steel one from SouthWind Models (#SWF10). The trucks are Rex Engineering with scale wheels. He also installed Kadee 802 couplers, and added cut-levers. Ed found that Scalecoat II #2002 Oxide Red is a very good match to the pre-painted sides.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9029

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

42'

Road Name:

Chicago, Burlington & Quincy (CBQ)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1952

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:

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.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9022

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

40'

Road Name:

Delaware, Lackawanna & Western (DL&W)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1952

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:

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.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9009

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

40'

Road Name:

Denver & Rio Grande Western (D&RGW)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1952

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:

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.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9147

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

40'

Road Name:

Elgin, Joliet & Eastern (EJ&E)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1952

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:

Green body color. 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.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9010

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

40'

Road Name:

Erie Railroad (ERIE)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1952

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:

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.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9160

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

40'

Road Name:

Erie Railroad (ERIE)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1952

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:

Tuscan-red body color. 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.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9038

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

50'

Road Name:

Florida East Coast (FEC)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1952

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:

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.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9197

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

40'

Road Name:

Florida East Coast (FEC)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1952

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:

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.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9148

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

40'

Height:

10'4"

Volume:

3820cuft

Road Name:

General American (GAEX)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1952

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:

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.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9196

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

40'

Road Name:

Grand Trunk Western (GTW)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1952

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:

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.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9012

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

40'

Road Name:

Great Northern (GN)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1952

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:

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.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9142

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

40'

Road Name:

Great Northern (GN)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1952

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:

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.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9161

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

40'

Road Name:

Great Northern (GN)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1952

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:

Tuscan-red body color. 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.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9011

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

40'

Road Name:

Gulf, Mobile & Ohio (GMO)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1952

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

Supplemental Part:

Decals for Aluminum-colored Body

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. Note that the kit-provided trucks were made out of contaminated zamac, which crumbles over time.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9040

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

50'

Road Name:

Illinois Central (IC)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1952

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:

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.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9189

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

40'

Road Name:

Illinois Central (IC)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1952

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:

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.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9201

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

40'

Road Name:

International Great Northern (I&GN, MP)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1952

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:

Tuscan-red body color. 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.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9013

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

40'

Road Name:

Kansas City Southern (KCS)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1952

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:

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.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9202

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

40'

Road Name:

Lehigh Valley (LV)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1952

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:

Tuscan-red body color. 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.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9014

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

40'

Road Name:

Louisville & Nashville (LN)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1952

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:

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.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9015

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

40'

Road Name:

Milwaukee Road (MILW)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1952

Road Number(s):

21309

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:

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.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9149

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

40'

Road Name:

Minneapolis & St. Louis (MStL)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1952

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:

Tuscan-red body color. "Dixieland". 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.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9199

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

40'

Road Name:

Missouri Kansas Texas (MKT)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1952

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:

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.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9041

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

50'

Road Name:

Missouri Pacific (MP)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1952

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:

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.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9244

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

40'

Road Name:

Missouri Pacific (MP)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1952

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:

"Eagle". 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.

Tom used K4 Decals, HO-scale Microscale decals, Culp Brothers trucks, and installed San Juan Car Company Evolution couplers.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9188

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

40'

Road Name:

Monon (MON)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1952

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:

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.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9020

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

40'

Road Name:

New York Central (NYC)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1952

Road Number(s):

900056

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:

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.

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:

S

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.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9018

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

40'

Road Name:

New York, New Haven & Hartford (NH)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1952

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:

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.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9016

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

40'

Road Name:

Nickel Plate Road (NKP)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1952

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:

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.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9019

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Year/Era:

1941

Length:

40'

Height:

10'4"

Volume:

3836cuft

Road Name:

Norfolk & Western (N&W)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1952

Road Number(s):

48008

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:

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.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9017

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

40'

Road Name:

Northern Pacific (NP)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1952

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:

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.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9162

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

40'

Road Name:

Northern Pacific (NP)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1952

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:

Tuscan-red body color. 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.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9021

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

40'

Road Name:

Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1952

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:

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.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9042

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

50'

Road Name:

Pere Marquette (PM)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1952

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:

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.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9198

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

40'

Road Name:

Pere Marquette (PM)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1952

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:

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.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9043

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

50'

Road Name:

Reading (RDG)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1952

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:

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.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9146

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

40'

Road Name:

Roberval & Saguenay (RS)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1952

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:

Aluminum body color. 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.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9143

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

40'

Road Name:

Rock Island (RI/ROCK)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1952

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:

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.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9190

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

40'

Road Name:

Rock Island (RI/ROCK)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1952

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:

Tuscan-red body color. 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.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9027

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

40'

Road Name:

Seaboard Air Line (SAL)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1952

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:

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.

Model owned by Jack Troxell at the time of photography.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9034

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

42'

Road Name:

Seaboard Air Line (SAL)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1952

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:

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.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9026

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

40'

Road Name:

Soo Line (SOO)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1952

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:

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.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9164

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

40'

Height:

10'6"

Volume:

3898cuft

Road Name:

Soo Line (SOO)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1952

Road Number(s):

45900

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:

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.

Ed added the complete under-body detail treatment, and installed Kadee #802 couplers and American Models trucks.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9025

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

40'

Road Name:

Southern Pacific (SP)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1952

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:

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.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9163

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

40'

Road Name:

Southern Pacific (SP)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1952

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:

Tuscan-red body color. 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.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9187

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

40'

Road Name:

Southern Pacific (SP)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1952

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:

"Overnight". 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.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9023

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

40'

Road Name:

Southern Railway (SOU)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1952

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:

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.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9007

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

40'

Road Name:

St. Louis Southwestern (Cotton Belt)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1952

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:

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.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9039

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

50'

Road Name:

St. Louis-San Francisco (SLSF)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1952

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:

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.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9241

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

40'

Road Name:

St. Louis-San Francisco (SLSF)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1952

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:

Tuscan-red body color. 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.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9245

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

40'

Road Name:

Toledo, Peoria & Western (TPW)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1952

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:

Green body color. 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.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9242

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

40'

Road Name:

Toronto Hamilton & Buffalo (THB)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1952

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:

Yellow body color. 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.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9044

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

50'

Road Name:

Union Pacific (UP)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1952

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:

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.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9165

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

40'

Road Name:

Union Pacific (UP)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1952

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:

Tuscan-red body color. 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.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9045

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

50'

Road Name:

Virginian (VGN)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1952

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:

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.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9046

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Year/Era:

1948

Length:

50'

Height:

10'6"

Road Name:

Wabash (WAB)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1952

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:

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.

Tom used K4 Decals and installed San Juan Car Company Evolution couplers.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9191

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

40'

Road Name:

Wabash (WAB)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1952

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:

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.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9200

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

40'

Road Name:

Western Maryland (WM)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1952

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:

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.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9028

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

40'

Road Name:

Western Pacific (WP)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1952

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:

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.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9186

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

40'

Road Name:

Western Pacific (WP)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1952

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:

"Feather River". 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.