A.C. Gilbert American Refrigerator Transit Co (ART) Steel, Riveted (Ice) Refrigerator Cars
Prototype Info
Car Type:
steel, riveted (ice)
Length:
40'
Car Owner:
American Refrigerator Transit Co (ART)
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
A.C. Gilbert
Manufacturer ID:
24413
Gauge:
AF
Year Introduced:
1958
Road Number(s):
24413
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
Magazine Article:
S Gaugian, May 2008, pg 28
Online Article:
Notes:
This car was produced through 1960 in two variations:
1) "Close & Lock..." lettering and type 3 frame.
2) "Close And Lock..." lettering and type 2 frame.
(image copyright © Ted Hamler; used by permission)
This is an example of the #2 variation.
(image copyright © Jim Hammond; used by permission)