A.C. Gilbert United Fruit Growers Express (UFGE) Wood-sheathed Ventilated, Double-door, Express Box Cars

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

A.C. Gilbert

Manufacturer ID:

24052

Prototype Info

Style:

wood-sheathed ventilated, double-door, express

Length:

40'

Road Name:

United Fruit Growers Express (UFGE)

Model Info

Gauge:

Introduced:

1961

Road Number(s):

24052

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:

This car was produced in three variations. The first variation has a light-yellow plastic body, the second has a dark-yellow body, and the third has a mustard-yellow painted body. One side of these cars has the door molded closed, while the other has the door molded open.

The first variation.

Third variation.