Athearn Genesis G1132 FGE 57' Mechanical Reefer Fruit Growers Express FGMR 12788 w/Sound Building - Parts Tail tank mount

Tail tank mount

The history: Lehigh Valley engaged United States Railway Equipment (USRE) to refurbish and repaint its fleet of 1940s/1950s-built Bethlehem Steel built gondolas at its facility in Washington

A 4WD setup employs the motor longitudinally behind the front axle with separated gearbox and transfer case

Even running short hood forward

Athearn Genesis G1132 FGE 57' Mechanical Reefer Fruit Growers Express FGMR 12788 w/Sound Building - Parts Tail tank mountAthearn Genesis G1132 FGE 57' Mechanical Reefer Fruit Growers Express FGMR 12788 w Sound One of the greatest freight car innovations of the 20th century was the creation of the refrigerator car, commonly referred to as a reefer. The ability to haul perishables such as fruits, vegetables and meat products across the country was a major factor in the development of modern America. No longer did food have to be produced close enough to urban areas, so