Mar 9, 2024 · The G31 series were the first post-war gondolas, introduced in November 1948. The class featured a 52'-6" interior length and a fishbelly design. These cars lasted well past the Penn Central merger.

The 2900 G31 gondolas (with no suffix) were originally built in Altoona during 1948 through 1951. The G31s were welded, steel-floored, drop-end gons of 52'6" inside length.

If you aim to have 200 PRR freight cars, up to a dozen should be G31 series cars. The easiest modeling approach, although it still takes a lot of work, is kitbashing the ConCor/Revell 54' Mill Gon.

Classes G31, G31A, G31B, [C,D,E] • 52'6" inside length; welding for most assembly • G31 — 2,900 cars company-built, beginning in late 1948. Tiedowns welded to side • G31A — 4,799 cars leased from Pullman-Standard beginning in 1950. Wood floors, P-S Carbuilders drop ends on some cars. Tiedowns on side except for last order

Nov 4, 2015 · The Tangent Scale Models prototype replica of the ACF-produced PRR G31B is a first of its kind in HO scale, making it a distinctive addition to any freight car fleet. And as typical of our products, we take the time to focus on execution of all the small details.

3500 Cubic Foot Dry Flo Hopper Undec. If you know of any models that I missed please e-mail me at [email protected] and let me know so I can add them! Also e-mail if you find any errors!

Aug 2, 2004 · PRR EQUIPMENT DRAWINGS ON MICROFILM. Copies of PRR equipment drawings are available from the Soci-ety’s microfilm collection. To order drawings, you must know the drawing number and title. Ordering information and lists of arrange-ment drawings are available on the Society’s website. Go to . www.prrths.com

First produced in 1948 for Pennsylvania Railroad as class G31, PRR purchased 11,600 welded cars of this body style in the G31/G31A/G31B/G35, serving the “Standard Railroad of the World” in every corner of North America in many customer applications.

Pennsylvania Railroad G31B in the “plain keystone scheme” in PRR 1960s Freight Car Red, available in 6 NEW individual road numbers for 2015! Check out these beauties with 1951 paint dates!

First produced in 1948 for Pennsylvania Railroad as class G31, PRR alone purchased 11,600 welded cars of this body style in the G31/G31A/G31B/G35, serving the “Standard Railroad of the World” in every corner of North America in many customer applications.