A.C. Gilbert fantasy: American Flyer Steel, Riveted (Ice) Refrigerator Cars

Car Type:

steel, riveted (ice)

Length:

40'

Car Owner:

fantasy: American Flyer

Manufacturer:

A.C. Gilbert

Manufacturer ID:

642

Gauge:

Year Introduced:

1952

Road Number(s):

642

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

Magazine Article:

S Gaugian, Mar 2008, pg 32

Online Article:

Notes:

This was an uncataloged item in 1952, with three variations:
1) red plastic body.
2) red painted body.
3) tuscan painted body.

Ted Hamler states that this is an example of the second variation.