Branch Line Models Atlantic Coast Line (ACL) Composite, Fishbelly Gondolas
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
Branch Line Models
Prototype Info
Style:
composite, fishbelly
Year/Era:
1943
Length:
41'6"
Volume:
1763cuft
Road Name:
Atlantic Coast Line (ACL)
Class:
GT
Notes:
The Atlantic Coast Line only had 141 of these GT cars. They were used as coal cars, hence the reinforcing with the top cords.
Model Info
Gauge:
S
Introduced:
1961
Road Number(s):
99314
Product Type:
wood & plastic kit
Finish:
unpainted
Wheels:
not included
Couplers:
not included
Decals:
included
Supplemental:
Notes:
The kit included molded plastic ends and Enhorning decals.
(image copyright © Ed Kirstatter; used by permission)
Ed Kirstatter stated, when he sent us his photo, that these are complicated kits to build. Ed used Pacific Rail Shops trucks with replacement metal wheels. He installed Kadee #802 couplers. Putting in a load of Chooch Enterprises gears brought this wooden car up to 4-1/2 ounces. Some extra underbody details were added.
(image copyright © Ed Kirstatter; used by permission)