A.C. Gilbert Erie Railroad (ERIE) Depressed-center Flat Cars
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
946
Prototype Info
Style:
depressed-center
Length:
56'
Road Name:
Erie Railroad (ERIE)
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
1953
Road Number(s):
7210
Product Type:
metal
Finish:
painted and lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
Lighted:
yes!
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Notes:
The #946 was produced through 1956, in six variations. Two of the variations have green motor generators (one is green plastic while the second has a green painted generator). The next three variations all have red painted motor generators. One has chrome-finished lamp housing while the other two have a silver finished light housing. Of these two, one is stamped "NEW 5-29" while the second is stamped "NEW 5-28". The fifth variation has a red plastic motor generator with a silver finished lamp housing, as shown in the photo. Uses knuckle couplers. Note that the light lights up when power is supplied to the rails.
(image copyright © Ted Hamler; used by permission)