Undecorated Pickle Vat Car One-of-a-Kind Cars

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Northeastern Scale Models

Manufacturer ID:

T-1

Prototype Info

Style:

pickle vat car

Notes:

These were actual prototype cars used by company's such as Heinz. These were wooden vats with metal strapping on the outside and a removable lid. Pickles were dumped in them and transported that way.

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Product Type:

wood kit

Finish:

unpainted

Wheels:

not included

Couplers:

not included

A scan from the company's catalog.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Phoenix Model Buildings (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

5404

Prototype Info

Style:

pickle vat car

Length:

38'

Notes:

These were actual prototype cars used by company's such as Heinz. These were wooden vats with metal strapping on the outside and a removable lid. Pickles were dumped in them and transported that way.

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Product Type:

wood kit

Finish:

unpainted

Wheels:

not included

Couplers:

not included

Decals:

not included

Supplemental:

Kit parts (page 34; digital version only)

Notes:

These were initially released by RSLaserKits, but Phoenix Model Buildings bought the product line and is continuing it.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Steam Depot

Prototype Info

Style:

pickle vat car

Notes:

These were actual prototype cars used by company's such as Heinz. These were wooden vats with metal strapping on the outside and a removable lid. Pickles were dumped in them and transported that way.

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Product Type:

wood kit

Finish:

unpainted

Wheels:

not included

Couplers:

not included

Decals:

not included