In a message dated 12/11/2011 17:48:04 Central Standard Time,
ddd_67735@... writes:
I was checking out some boxes of Atlas train cars I found this one #2491
50' Reefer MODX..It has a white label, on the back it says made in Italy,
an has these numbers 12583-1-1970..What can you tell me about this
car..Thanks Don
Hi Don,
Sorry for the very tardy response.
That particular car is actually an Atlas European release which was
released in North America as #3243 and, as such, is part of the second generation
of Atlas cars here.
There was not a total coincidence of generations between Europe and North
America, it seems.
Although your car was made by Rivarossi in Italy, the releases here were
made by Atlas themselves in Hillside N.J.
If you go to the "files" section of the group, you will see a listing there
called "Atlas Rivarossi 1971-1972" by Ola Ahlstrom. Go there and scroll
down to "page 3 car.JPG". There you will find your car.
Regards,
Doug
