S-Helper Service Louisville & Nashville (LN) U.S.R.A. Rebuilt Steel-sheathed, Single-door Box Cars

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

S-Helper Service

Manufacturer ID:

01022

Additional IDs:

01023

Prototype Info

Style:

U.S.R.A. rebuilt steel-sheathed, single-door

Year/Era:

1950

Length:

40'

Height:

8'7"

Volume:

2965cuft

Road Name:

Louisville & Nashville (LN)

Notes:

"DF" stood for "Damage Free", meaning there was a cushioned underframe to soften the ride.

Model Info

Gauge:

Introduced:

2002

Road Number(s):

5048, 7152

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted and lettered

Wheels:

scale and hi-rail

Couplers:

AF; support for Kadee scale couplers (not included)

Notes:

This was a special run done for John Huster's "The Boy's Railroad Club". These were decorated to be a refreshed version of the original A.C. Gilbert #24066, which used a duller yellow.