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:

Introduced:

1956

Road Number(s):

804

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 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.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

A.C. Gilbert

Manufacturer ID:

24103

Prototype Info

Style:

steel-sided

Year/Era:

1940

Length:

41'6"

Volume:

1765cuft

Road Name:

Norfolk & Western (N&W)

Model Info

Gauge:

Introduced:

1958

Road Number(s):

24103

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:

Moled-in black body color that was only made in 1958. A version with Pike Master couplers was made in 1963 and 1964. Two painted variations were also made, though very rare, with either black or brown body colors.