The G32 were 46'-0" gondolas built with straight side sills, fixed ends, steel floors, and all-welded construction.
Types of trucks used
Class | Car | Numbers | Truck Class | Truck Name | Qty cars: |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
G32 | 370600 | 370699 | 2E-F26 | 100 | |
Truck data is from PRR documents circa 1940's. Other truck classes may also have been used. From prr.railfan.net. |
Cars on the PRR roster (as listed in the Official Railway Equipment Register (ORER)):
Class | Car | Number | AAR Class | PRR Oct 44 | PRR Oct 48 | PRR Apr 52 | PRR Oct 53 | PRR Oct 58 | PRR Oct 63 | PRR Apr 68 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G32 | 370600 | 371199 | GB | - | - | 600 | 600 | 598 | 597 | 71 |
G32a | 317400 | 318899 | GB | - | - | NEW | 723 | 1499 | 1497 | 786 |
G32b | 317400 | 318899 | GB | - | - | - | - | - | - | 593 |
G32c | 317400 | 318899 | GB | - | - | - | - | - | - | 105 |
Roster data compiled by Rich Orr. From prr.railfan.net. |
The G32
Beginning in April 1949, 600 G32 were built.
No scale models are offered at present.
The G32A
Beginning in April 1953, 1,500 G32 were built.
No scale models are offered at present.
The G32B
Startting in August 1966, the G32B were rebuilds of G32 and G32A with a StanRay corrugated sides. 600 cars received this treatment.
No scale models are offered at present.
The G32C
Startting in August 1966, the G32C were rebuilds of G32 and G32A with vertical corrugations. 100 cars received this treatment.
Overland offered the G32C in brass.