A.C. Gilbert Union Pacific (UP) Steel, Open-top, 3-bay, Offset Hoppers

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

A.C. Gilbert

Manufacturer ID:

24230

Prototype Info

Style:

steel, open-top, 3-bay, offset

Year/Era:

1951

Volume:

2608cuft

Road Name:

Peabody Coal (PCCX)

Model Info

Gauge:

Introduced:

1961

Road Number(s):

24225

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

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Supplemental Part:

Archer Transfer 3D resin rivets (the company recommends O-scale rivets for A.C.G. products)

Supplemental Part:

Archer Transfer 3D resin rivets #2 (the company recommends O-scale rivets for A.C.G. products)

Notes:

This model was produced through 1964. The car has a light tan color and dark-green lettering.

A scan from the 1961 Gilbert catalog.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

A.C. Gilbert

Manufacturer ID:

24216

Prototype Info

Style:

steel, open-top, 3-bay, offset

Year/Era:

1947

Road Name:

Union Pacific (UP)

Model Info

Gauge:

Introduced:

1958

Road Number(s):

24216

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

Online Article:

More Photos

Supplemental Part:

Archer Transfer 3D resin rivets (the company recommends O-scale rivets for A.C.G. products)

Supplemental Part:

Archer Transfer 3D resin rivets #2 (the company recommends O-scale rivets for A.C.G. products)

Notes:

The #24216 hopper was produced from 1958 through 1960 in one variation.