A.C. Gilbert Delaware & Hudson (DH) Steel-sided Gondolas
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
916
Prototype Info
Style:
steel-sided
Year/Era:
1942
Length:
42'9"
Volume:
4316cuft
Road Name:
Delaware & Hudson (DH)
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
1956
Road Number(s):
916
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
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Notes:
The model came with 5 "air-activated" less-than-carload containers. These were typically used for transporting dry cement. This model was offered in 1956 and 1957 and has two variations. One variation has capacity markings that read: "LT.WT. 52900" and "CU FT4316". The second variation has capacity markings as follows: "LT.WT. 52300" and "CU FT 4318".
(image copyright © Ted Hamler; used by permission)
(image copyright © Jim Hammond; used by permission)
(image copyright © Holt Apgar; used by permission)
Holt Apgar displays the original model in the background, with the foreground model being the one that Holt modified to match the prototype for these D&H cars as seen in the mid-1950s. Hold used decals by Highball Graphics and Microscale, as well as dry-transfer numbers by Model Graphics. Flat clear lacquer sealed everything and provided a slightly weathered appearance. The D&H used road numbers #15900 through 15914, and #15950 through 15969 for its 35 gondolas modified for cement canister duty.