A.C. Gilbert Bangor & Aroostook (BAR) Steel-sheathed, Single-door Box Cars

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

A.C. Gilbert

Manufacturer ID:

982

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

40'

Height:

8'6"

Road Name:

Bangor & Aroostook (BAR)

Model Info

Gauge:

Road Number(s):

982

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted and lettered

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

Supplemental Part:

Archer Transfer 3D resin rivets (the company recommends O-scale rivets for A.C.G. products)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

A.C. Gilbert

Manufacturer ID:

24029

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

40'

Road Name:

Bangor & Aroostook (BAR)

Model Info

Gauge:

Introduced:

1958

Road Number(s):

24029

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted and lettered

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

Supplemental Part:

Archer Transfer 3D resin rivets (the company recommends O-scale rivets for A.C.G. products)

Notes:

The #24029 was produced from 1958 through 1961 in three variations. The first two variations both have sintered-iron trucks and knuckle couplers. The first variation, as shown in the photo, is painted over a black body and has door guides that are attached to the body via rivets. The second variation is painted over an orange painted black body with door guides that are attached with rivets. The third variation, produced in 1961, has Pike-Master trucks and couplers with door guides that are attached with metal tabs.