G and W Models fantasy: Model Railroader Steel-sheathed, Single-door Box Cars

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

G and W Models

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

40'

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1984

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

unpainted

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Notes:

These are modernized versions of the original American Models kits, built-up, with the roofwalk removed, ladders shortened, all holes filled, and painted and lettered. Several road names were offered.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

G and W Models

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

40'

Road Name:

Conrail (CR)

Model Info

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1981

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted and lettered

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Notes:

These were a repaint of the original Lionel-produced 1981 A.F. Commemorative Car.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

G and W Models

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

40'

Road Name:

Delaware & Hudson (DH)

Model Info

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1981

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted and lettered

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Notes:

These were a repaint of the original Lionel-produced 1981 A.F. Commemorative Car.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

G and W Models

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

40'

Road Name:

fantasy: A.C. Gilbert

Model Info

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1981

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted and lettered

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Notes:

These were a repaint of the original Lionel-produced 1981 A.F. Commemorative Car.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

G and W Models

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

40'

Road Name:

fantasy: A.C. Gilbert

Model Info

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1981

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted and lettered

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Notes:

These were a repaint of the original Lionel-produced 1981 A.F. Commemorative Car.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

G and W Models

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

40'

Road Name:

fantasy: Model Railroader

Model Info

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1984

Road Number(s):

501984

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted and lettered

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Notes:

Walt Danylak, who operated G&W Models, made the car shown in the photo from an overstock of Lionel #0700 cars (originally produced in 1981). The car was produced for Kalmbach Publishing to celebrate 50 years (1934-1984) of the Model Railroader Magazine.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

G and W Models

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

40'

Road Name:

fantasy: Railroad Model Craftsman

Model Info

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1981

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted and lettered

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Notes:

50th Anniversary Car. These were a repaint of the original Lionel-produced 1981 A.F. Commemorative Car.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

G and W Models

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sheathed, single-door

Length:

40'

Road Name:

New York Central (NYC)

Model Info

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1981

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted and lettered

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Notes:

These were a repaint of the original Lionel-produced 1981 A.F. Commemorative Car.