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

Product Notes:

view page

Online Article:

Has Photos

Supplemental Part:

B.T.S. Wood Flooring (part #02601)

Supplemental Part:

Replacement Pipe Brackets

Supplemental Part:

Replacement Pipe Brackets

Supplemental Part:

Replacement Pipe Brackets with Tie-down Wires

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".

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.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

A.C. Gilbert

Manufacturer ID:

24113

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sided

Year/Era:

1942

Length:

40'3"

Volume:

4318cuft

Road Name:

Delaware & Hudson (DH)

Model Info

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1958

Road Number(s):

24113

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Product Notes:

view page

Online Article:

Has Photos

Supplemental Part:

B.T.S. Wood Flooring (part #02601)

Supplemental Part:

Replacement Pipe Brackets

Supplemental Part:

Replacement Pipe Brackets

Supplemental Part:

Replacement Pipe Brackets with Tie-down Wires

Notes:

The red body model came with 5 "air-activated" less-than-carload containers. These were typically used for transporting dry cement.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Lionel (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

6-48541

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sided

Year/Era:

1974

Length:

marked 52'6", actual 46'9"

Volume:

2370cuft

Road Name:

Delaware & Hudson (DH)

Model Info

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

2005

Road Number(s):

13903

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Online Article:

Has Photos