A.C. Gilbert Deep Rock Refining (DPRX) Steel Frame, Riveted, 1-dome Tank Cars
Prototype Info
Car Type:
steel frame, riveted, 1-dome
Car Owner:
Deep Rock Refining (DPRX)
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
24321
Gauge:
AF
Year Introduced:
1959
Road Number(s):
24321
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
Magazine Article:
NASG Dispatch, Sep 2018, pg 31 (ACG tank car frames and couplers)
Magazine Article:
S Gaugian, May 2003, pg 18 (what the ACG tank car's real-world prototype is; includes scaled drawing)
Online Article:
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
The car was produced in three variations.
1. solid non-operating knuckle couplers, shiny handrails and ladders, flat-black finish.
2. operating knuckle couplers, flat-black handrails, shiny ladders, brake wheel, diamond markers, glossy-black finish.
3. operating knuckle couplers, glossy-black finish.
(image copyright © Ted Hamler; used by permission)
(image copyright © Ted Hamler; used by permission)
(image copyright © Jim Hammond; used by permission)
(image copyright © Ted Hamler; used by permission)