A.C. Gilbert Chesapeake & Ohio (C&O) Steel-sided Gondolas

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

A.C. Gilbert

Manufacturer ID:

911

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sided

Year/Era:

1948

Length:

42'9"

Volume:

1000cuft

Road Name:

Chesapeake & Ohio (C&O)

Model Info

Gauge:

Introduced:

1955

Road Number(s):

911

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

Supplemental:

General A.C. Gilbert Gondola Notes

Online Article:

Has Photos

Supplemental Part:

B.T.S. Wood Flooring (part #02601)

Supplemental Part:

Replacement Pipe Brackets

Supplemental Part:

Replacement Pipe Brackets

Supplemental Part:

Replacement Pipe Brackets with Tie-down Wires

Notes:

The model came with the gray pipe load. A rare version with brown pipes can also be found. It was produced from 1955 through 1957 and has four variations. The first variation is painted black over either a black or a red plastic body. The word "PROGRESS" is in large letters (29/32" long). The second variation has a black painted body however, the word "PROGRESS" is in small letters (13/16" long). The third variation, shown in the photos, has a black plastic body with large "PROGRESS" lettering. The last variation, made in 1955, is thought to have come in the #5520 set. The car is painted black over a black plastic body it has large lettering and brown pipes.

Bill Winans converted his #911 to scale.