A.C. Gilbert St. Louis-San Francisco (SLSF) Steel-sided Gondolas
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
641
Prototype Info
Style:
steel-sided
Year/Era:
1940
Length:
42'9"
Volume:
4000cuft
Road Name:
St. Louis-San Francisco (SLSF)
Model Info
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
1953
Road Number(s):
641
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
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Notes:
After the 1952 #641 came the 1953 (only) version which was decorated for Frisco.
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