A.C. Gilbert General American (GAEX) Steel-sheathed, Single-door Box Cars
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
622
Prototype Info
Style:
steel-sheathed, single-door
Year/Era:
1950
Length:
40'
Height:
10'
Volume:
3713cuft
Road Name:
General American (GAEX)
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
1953
Road Number(s):
622
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted and lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
Weight:
The company was started in 1970.
Online Article:
Supplemental Part:
(image copyright © Jim Hammond; used by permission)
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
922
Prototype Info
Style:
steel-sheathed, single-door
Year/Era:
1950
Length:
40'
Height:
10'
Volume:
3713cuft
Road Name:
General American (GAEX)
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Road Number(s):
922
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted and lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
#922 appears to be used in the train set #5550W (1955 catalog).
(image copyright © Jace Kahn; used by permission)
(image copyright © Jim Hammond; used by permission)
(image copyright © A.C. Gilbert)
Catalog scan.