A.C. Gilbert Gulf (GRCX, SEPX) Steel Frame, Riveted, 1-dome Tank Cars
Prototype Info
Car Type:
steel frame, riveted, 1-dome
Car Owner:
Gulf (GRCX, SEPX)
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
625
Gauge:
AF
Year Introduced:
1951
Product Type:
plastic & metal
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)
Magazine Article:
S Gaugian, Sep 2007, pg 30
Online Article:
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
There were three variations produced through 1953.
1. SEPX
2. GRCX
3. GRCX #625G, uncataloged.
All have weighted link couplers and diecast metal frames.
(image copyright © Ted Hamler; used by permission)
This photo shows the two main variations of the #625 cars.
(image copyright © Ted Hamler; used by permission)
This is a #625G example.
(image copyright © Jim Hammond; used by permission)
(image copyright © Jim Hammond; used by permission)
(image copyright © A.C. Gilbert)
From their 1951 catalog.
(image copyright © A.C. Gilbert)
The same tank was used in their #773 and their 1952 #768 accessories.