A.C. Gilbert General American (GATX) Steel Frame, Riveted, 1-dome Tank Cars
Prototype Info
Car Type:
steel frame, riveted, 1-dome
Year/Era:
1953
Car Owner:
General American (GATX)
Lessee:
fantasy: Gilbert Chemicals
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
910
Gauge:
AF
Year Introduced:
1954
Road Number(s):
910
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)
Online Article:
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(image copyright © Mike Marmer; used by permission)