S-Helper Service General American (GAEX) U.S.R.A. Rebuilt Steel-sheathed, Single-door Box Cars
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
S-Helper Service
Manufacturer ID:
01026
Additional IDs:
01027
Prototype Info
Style:
U.S.R.A. rebuilt steel-sheathed, single-door
Year/Era:
1950
Length:
40'
Height:
8'7"
Volume:
2965cuft
Road Name:
General American (GAEX)
Class:
XMe
Notes:
"DF" stood for "Damage Free", meaning there was a cushioned underframe to soften the ride.
Model Info
Gauge:
S
Introduced:
2002
Road Number(s):
100000, 124999
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".
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