A.C. Gilbert Norfolk & Western (N&W) Steel-sided Gondolas
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
804
Prototype Info
Style:
steel-sided
Year/Era:
1940
Length:
42'9"
Volume:
1765cuft
Road Name:
Norfolk & Western (N&W)
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
1956
Road Number(s):
804
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
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Notes:
The 800-series of A.C. Gilbert cars were only sold as part of lower-priced sets (most cataloged, some uncataloged), and not sold separately. They did not have operating couplers. They were manufactured in 1956 and 1957.
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