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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.
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