Perma-Bilt Models Western Fruit Express (WFEX) Steel, Riveted (Ice) Refrigerator Cars
Prototype Info
Car Type:
steel, riveted (ice)
Length:
40'
Car Owner:
Western Fruit Express (WFEX)
Lessee:
Great Northern (GN)
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
Perma-Bilt Models
Manufacturer ID:
9099
Gauge:
S
Year Introduced:
1952
Road Number(s):
1350
Product Type:
wood & metal kit
Finish:
pre-printed
Wheels:
scale or hi-rail
Couplers:
AF; support for Kadee scale couplers (not included)
Supplemental:
Prototype Info
Car Type:
steel, riveted (ice)
Length:
40'
Car Owner:
Western Fruit Express (WFEX)
Class:
RS
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
Perma-Bilt Models
Manufacturer ID:
9100
Gauge:
S
Year Introduced:
1952
Road Number(s):
47563
Product Type:
wood & metal kit
Finish:
pre-printed
Wheels:
scale or hi-rail
Couplers:
AF; support for Kadee scale couplers (not included)
Supplemental:
(image copyright © Ed Kirstatter; used by permission)
Ed Kirstatter stated that the trucks that came with this kit were made by Perma-Bilt and were of the Bettendorf type. He added Kadee S #802 couplers. A heavy model at 9 ounces.