Nostalgia & History > "Solid Clod" FGE Reefer

We’re in search of walk-around prototype images for the unique “Solid Clod” 57’ FGE Mechanical Reefer. The only photo we’ve been able to find was taken from a distance in a snowstorm. As we’ve researched other “Solid Cold” reefers, we’ve noticed the data can be different from car to car and we want to be sure our future model is as accurate as possible. Please e-mail swilson@horizonhobby.com if you have access to pictures of this special freight car. We appreciate your help.

Shane Wilson
Athearn Brand Manager
Horizon Hobby, Inc.

Many of those white refers also had Real Cold on their sides. Pretty cool (no pun intended) for their time.
JB

Think I may have a photo of one of those cars in my rolling stock photos.....will have to check on it.

C.C.Chas.

When was that car built? There was a good photo of it published in an issue of CTC Board, presumably within a year or so of its release from the paint shop. A date might help narrow down just which issue.