Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
24126
Style:
steel-sided
Length:
42'9"
Volume:
1763cuft
Road Name:
St. Louis-San Francisco (SLSF)
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
1961
Road Number(s):
24126
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
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Notes:
Only made in 1961 in two variations. The common variation, shown in the background of the main photo, has a tuscan plastic body. The much more rare variation is painted tuscan over a tuscan plastic shell that is a bit lighter in color. The #24126 gondola, when sold as part of a set, came in a set box that contained a cutout in the insert to hold the car in place. The #24126 that was sold separately typically came in a red and white Pike-Master style box. The plastic variation came in a plain tan box with the number stamped on one end (see the third photo).