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S-Helper Service freelance: Glencoe Skokie Valley U.S.R.A., Wood-sheathed Externally-braced, Single-door Box Cars

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

S-Helper Service

Manufacturer ID:

00425

Prototype Info

Style:

U.S.R.A., wood-sheathed externally-braced, single-door

Length:

40'

Height:

9'6"

Volume:

3098cuft

Road Name:

freelance: Glencoe Skokie Valley

Class:

X26

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

2000

Road Number(s):

2084

Qty Made:

84

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted and lettered

Wheels:

scale and hi-rail

Couplers:

AF; support for Kadee scale couplers (not included)

Supplemental:

Notes:

This is a special run done as part of the NMRA Heritage Series. This is car #10 honoring Ed Ravenscroft's "Glencoe Skokie Valley" model railroad. Don Thompson noted that their factory minimum was 300 cars, but he was able to negotiate a deal for less than that on this car.


(image copyright © Bill Winans; used by permission)
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