The G33 were Pennsy's second iteration of 65'-6" 70-ton gondolas, the first being the G26. They were welded steel cars with steel floors. There were no apparent differences between the G33 and G33B.
Types of trucks used
| Class | Car | Numbers | Truck Class | Truck Name | Qty cars: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G33 | 441500 | 441999 | 2E-F25 | National malleable C-1 Type | 500 |
| Truck data is from PRR documents circa 1940's. Other truck classes may also have been used. From prr.railfan.net. |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G33 | 441500 | 441999 | GB | - | - | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 498 |
| G33a | 442000 | 442149 | GB | - | - | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | 248 |
| G33b | 442250 | 442449 | GB | - | - | NEW | NEW | 200 | 200 | 199 |
| Roster data compiled by Rich Orr. From prr.railfan.net. | ||||||||||
The G33
Beginning May 1949, 500 G33 were built with drop ends.
No scale models have been produced to date.
The G33A
Beginning August 1951, 250 G33A were built with fixed ends.
No scale models have been produced to date.
The G33B
Beginning November 1953, 200 G33B were built with drop ends.
No scale models have been produced to date.
