Perma-Bilt Models Denver & Rio Grande Western (D&RGW) A.A.R., Steel-sheathed, Double-door, Automobile Box Cars
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
Perma-Bilt Models
Manufacturer ID:
9051
Prototype Info
Style:
A.A.R., steel-sheathed, double-door, automobile
Length:
40'
Height:
10'4"
Volume:
3836cuft
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:
Supplemental:
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.