A.C. Gilbert fantasy: American Flyer Lines Steel-sheathed, Single-door & Two-door Box Cars

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

A.C. Gilbert

Manufacturer ID:

734

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door & two-door

Length:

40'

Road Name:

fantasy: American Flyer Lines

Model Info

Gauge:

Introduced:

1950

Road Number(s):

734

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 is animated unloading box car that was produced from 1950 through 1954 with link couplers. It comes with four metal cubes/crates/boxes. Note that #974 was identical to #734, except it has knuckle couplers, whereas this one has link couplers.

Note that the model shown in these next three photos has had the couplers converted to knuckle ones (the white model shows the original link couplers with which this car came). This photo shows the side that has the two doors which can be operated.

The other side only has a single, molded-on door.

These next three photos by Rich Abraham show a model that is a rare variation, bought at the original New Haven Gilbert Factory store. It has been authenticated as an original.

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