Lionel Southern Pacific (SP) Steel-sided Gondolas
Model Manufacturer Info
Prototype Info
Style:
steel-sided
Year/Era:
2000
Road Name:
Southern Pacific (SP)
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
2016
Road Number(s):
7111
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
Notes:
This was a special commission for the 2000 Toy Train Operators Society convention. This was the idler car for the accompanying orange Lionel #6-48218 crane car (car #7070). Both are decorated for "SPMW", which is the Southern Pacific Maintaince-of-Way.
(image copyright © Jim Hammond; used by permission)
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
Lionel
Manufacturer ID:
6-48500
Prototype Info
Style:
steel-sided
Year/Era:
1987
Length:
marked 52'6", actual 46'9"
Road Name:
Southern Pacific (SP)
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
1987
Road Number(s):
48500
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
Online Article:
Notes:
The model came with 5 "air-activated" less-than-carload molded-in color, but undecorated, containers. These were typically used for transporting dry cement.
(image copyright © Jim Hammond; used by permission)