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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)
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