Train Stuff Rock Island (RI/ROCK) 2743, Steel-sided, Ribbed Gondolas
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
Train Stuff
Manufacturer ID:
24913
Prototype Info
Manufacturer:
Thrall Car Manufacturing Company
Style:
2743, steel-sided, ribbed
Model:
2743
Year/Era:
1995
Length:
52'6"
Volume:
2743cuft
Road Name:
Rock Island (RI/ROCK)
Model Info
Gauge:
S
Introduced:
1983
Product Type:
wood & resin kit
Finish:
unpainted
Wheels:
scale
Couplers:
not included
Decals:
included
Supplemental:
(image copyright © Randall Griggs; used by permission)
Randy Griggs acquired this kit second-hand. The side had warped slightly, but was intact. The kit included underbody detailing plans for the wrong car, so Randy found one for the thrall gondola in the December 1980 Railroad Model Craftsman issue. He painted the interior with Polly Scale Reefer White, the underframe with Polly Scale Steam Power Black, and the ends with Polly Scale GN Big Sky Blue (the kit's instructions recommended Floquil GN Blue and Floquil White in a 50/50 mix).
(image copyright © Jace Kahn; used by permission)