A.C. Gilbert Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR) Steel-sided Gondolas

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The 800-series of A.C. Gilbert cars were only sold as part of lower-priced sets (most cataloged, some uncataloged), and not sold separately. They did not have operating couplers. They were manufactured in 1956 and 1957. There are two variations of this PRR car. One is molded in tuscan-colored plastic and the other is painted tuscan.

Holt Apgar displays the original car in the background, and a repainted version in the foreground, which Holt lettered for the PRR G29 class and an appropriate road #359420 (mid-1950s tuscan red appearance).

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

A.C. Gilbert

Manufacturer ID:

24106

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sided

Length:

40'3"

Volume:

4318cuft

Road Name:

Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR)

Model Info

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1958

Road Number(s):

24106

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

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This model was produced from 1958 through 1960 with an unpainted (molded-in color) red body. A rare painted red body color was also produced.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

A.C. Gilbert

Manufacturer ID:

24110

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sided

Length:

42'9"

Volume:

4318cuft

Road Name:

Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR)

Model Info

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1958

Road Number(s):

24110

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

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This uncataloged gondola, made from 1958 through 1960, came in two variations; one variation is unpainted (molded-in color) tuscan plastic, while the second is tuscan-painted over a black plastic shell.

Bob Werre converted his to scale using wooden floor components, Permabilt ladders, Stewart and Liberty brake components, and Rex trucks. He also weathered it heavily.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

A.C. Gilbert

Manufacturer ID:

24130

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sided

Length:

42'9"

Road Name:

Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR)

Model Info

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1961

Road Number(s):

24130

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

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