Erie Railroad (ERIE) Depressed-center Flat Cars
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
636
Prototype Info
Style:
depressed-center
Year/Era:
1929
Length:
52'
Road Name:
Erie Railroad (ERIE)
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
1947
Road Number(s):
7210
Product Type:
metal or pressed wood
Finish:
painted and lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
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Notes:
This car was produced from 1947 through 1953. Their bodies were all made out of die-cast metal, except for the one shown in the photo, which was only produced in 1952. It is made out of pressed wood. You can tell from where the paint is chipped off; the chassis is a brownish/tan color confirming that the chassis is pressed wood. This variation is somewhat more rare than most and as such is higher priced in today's market. Note the tie-down cables are black elastic bands that pass through the car and are butt-spliced under the car. The elastic bands are very fragile and due to age they are typically broken or become broken when handled.
(image copyright © Ted Hamler; used by permission)
(image copyright © Ted Larson; used by permission)
(image copyright © Jim Hammond; used by permission)
(image copyright © A.C. Gilbert)