Chicago & North Western (CNW) General Service Flat Cars
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
934
Prototype Info
Style:
general service
Year/Era:
1927
Length:
46'
Road Name:
Chicago & North Western (CNW)
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
1953
Road Number(s):
42597
Product Type:
metal
Finish:
painted and lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
Lighted:
yes!
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Notes:
This car with the search light load was made in 1953 and 1954. The body was painted either gray or blue-gray with black lettering. The number 934 is imprinted on the black base in the indented area. Note that the light lights up when power is supplied to the rails.
(image copyright © Ted Hamler; used by permission)
(image copyright © A.C. Gilbert)
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
605
Prototype Info
Style:
general service
Road Name:
fantasy: American Flyer Lines
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
1953
Road Number(s):
605
Product Type:
metal
Finish:
painted and lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
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Supplemental Part:
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Notes:
Included a stack of 6 logs for the load. Available with either gray or silver body colors.
(image copyright © Jim Hammond; used by permission)
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
609
Prototype Info
Style:
general service
Road Name:
fantasy: American Flyer Lines
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
1953
Road Number(s):
609
Product Type:
metal
Finish:
painted and lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
Online Article:
Supplemental Part:
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Notes:
Included an orange girder beam load, similar to the one that came with #627.