A.C. Gilbert Minneapolis & St. Louis (MStL) Steel-sheathed, Single-door Box Cars
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
24048
Prototype Info
Style:
steel-sheathed, single-door
Year/Era:
1957
Length:
40'
Road Name:
Minneapolis & St. Louis (MStL)
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
1959
Road Number(s):
24048
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted and lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
Produced from 1959 through 1962, it came in two variations. The first variation, shown in the photo, was produced in 1959 and 1960 and has knuckle couplers. The second variation produced in 1961 and 1962 has Pike-Master trucks and couplers.
(image copyright © Ted Hamler; used by permission)
(image copyright © Jim Hammond; used by permission)
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
24060
Prototype Info
Style:
steel-sheathed, single-door
Length:
40'
Road Name:
Minneapolis & St. Louis (MStL)
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
1963
Road Number(s):
24060
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted and lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
The #24060 was produced in 1963 and 1964 and has two variations. The first, shown in the photo, has a painted logo whereas the second has a sticker logo.
(image copyright © Ted Hamler; used by permission)