Gold Coast Railway Pittsburgh & Lake Erie (P&LE) 1937 A.A.R., Steel-sheathed, Single-door Box Cars
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
Gold Coast Railway
Manufacturer ID:
GCS-031
Additional IDs:
GCS-032, GCS-033
Prototype Info
Style:
1937 A.A.R., steel-sheathed, single-door
Year/Era:
1955
Length:
40'
Height:
10'
Volume:
3715cuft
Road Name:
Pittsburgh & Lake Erie (P&LE)
Model Info
Gauge:
S
Introduced:
2005
Road Number(s):
30386, 35104, 35301
Product Type:
plastic kit
Finish:
painted and lettered
Wheels:
scale or hi-rail
Couplers:
not included
Notes:
These have the "Serves the Steel Centers" slogan.
(image copyright © Ed Kirstatter; used by permission)
Ed used superglue to attach all the parts. He had to drill out a few holes here and there for easier fit. He sprayed the car with Testors Dullcote, added Kadee S-scale #808 couplers, replaced the plastic wheels with blackened brass ones, and installed 2 ounces of A-line weights.