Perma-Bilt Models Fruit Growers Express (FGEX) Wood Sheathed (Ice) Refrigerator Cars

Prototype Info

Car Type:

wood sheathed (ice)

Length:

42'

Car Owner:

Fruit Growers Express (FGEX)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9105

Gauge:

S

Year Introduced:

1952

Product Type:

wood & metal kit

Finish:

pre-printed

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

AF; support for Kadee scale couplers (not included)

Supplemental:

Instructions for box car and reefer kits

Prototype Info

Car Type:

wood sheathed (ice)

Length:

50'

Car Owner:

Fruit Growers Express (FGEX)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9117

Gauge:

S

Year Introduced:

1952

Product Type:

wood & metal kit

Finish:

pre-printed

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

AF; support for Kadee scale couplers (not included)

Supplemental:

Instructions for box car and reefer kits

Prototype Info

Car Type:

wood sheathed (ice)

Year/Era:

1938

Length:

40'

Car Owner:

Fruit Growers Express (FGEX)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9177

Gauge:

S

Year Introduced:

1952

Road Number(s):

15694

Product Type:

wood & metal kit

Finish:

pre-printed

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

AF; support for Kadee scale couplers (not included)

Supplemental:

Instructions for box car and reefer kits

Notes:

This kit has no rivets on the sides, to represent flush plywood sides.

Prototype Info

Car Type:

wood sheathed (ice)

Length:

40'

Car Owner:

Fruit Growers Express (FGEX)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Manufacturer ID:

9078

Gauge:

S

Year Introduced:

1952

Road Number(s):

38237

Product Type:

wood & metal kit

Finish:

pre-printed

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

AF; support for Kadee scale couplers (not included)

Weight:

9oz

Supplemental:

Instructions for box car and reefer kits

Ed Kirstatter indicated that he didn't recall the trucks he used, but the couplers are Kadee S #802. He added some extra details to the model as well.