A.C. Gilbert Plastic & Metal General American (GATX) Steel Frame, Riveted, 3-dome Tank Cars
Prototype Info
Car Type:
steel frame, riveted, 3-dome
Car Owner:
General American (GATX)
Lessee:
Gulf
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
926
Gauge:
AF
Road Number(s):
33648
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:
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
The first, and one of only two, triple dome tanks cars Gilbert produced.
(image copyright © Ted Hamler; used by permission)
(image copyright © Jim Hammond; used by permission)