Ambroid Co Atlantic Coast Line (ACL) Watermelon Car One-of-a-Kind Cars
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
Ambroid Co
Manufacturer ID:
B-5
Factory:
Northeastern Scale Models
Prototype Info
Style:
watermelon car
Length:
36'
Height:
8'
Volume:
2430cuft
Road Name:
Atlantic Coast Line (ACL)
Model Info
Gauge:
S
Introduced:
1950
Road Number(s):
17135, 17117
Product Type:
wood & metal kit
Finish:
pre-printed
Wheels:
scale
Couplers:
not included
Supplemental:
Product Review:
S Gauge Herald, Oct 1963
Notes:
This is a ventilated watermelon car. The screen doors come assembled.
(image copyright © Dick Karnes; used by permission)
Dick Karnes' model uses the Northeastern Andrews truck which were included in this kit. He used HO-scale Kadee couplers.
(image copyright © Bob Werre; used by permission)
Model owned by Jack Troxell at the time of photography.
(image copyright © Ambroid Co)
The original catalog photo.