Downs Model Railroad Co. Dupont (DUPX) Steel Frame, Riveted, 1-dome Tank Cars
Prototype Info
Car Type:
steel frame, riveted, 1-dome
Year/Era:
1948
Volume:
10,000 gallons
Car Owner:
Dupont (DUPX)
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
Downs Model Railroad Co.
Gauge:
S
Year Introduced:
1984
Road Number(s):
5501, 77412
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
scale or hi-rail
Couplers:
scale or AF
Notes:
These are leftover A.C. Gilbert shells that Rusti Downs was able to acquire. He custom-painted them and sold them to the public.
(image copyright © Michael McConnell; used by permission)
(image copyright © Michael McConnell; used by permission)
A slightly different paint scheme.