A.C. Gilbert Monon (MON) Trailer-on-flat-car Flat Cars
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
956
Prototype Info
Style:
trailer-on-flat-car
Road Name:
Monon (MON)
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
1956
Road Number(s):
956
Product Type:
metal
Finish:
painted and lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
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Notes:
The #956 was produced in 1956 and 1957 in two variations. The most common one is shown in the first photo, where the trailers' chassis is painted black. A silver-painted version of the trailers was produced in 1956 and is very rare.
(image copyright © Ted Hamler; used by permission)
(image copyright © Ted Hamler; used by permission)
Ted owned the only #956 that has been found with two RISS trailers instead of the A.F. trailers. It came from a RISS store in Maryville, Indiana who also sold American Flyer trains. It is likely that the dealer switched the two A.F. trailers with RISS trailers.