I recently picked up a pair of Standard Gauge gondolas; both are 11 1/4" long.
One is marked #12:
...very clean solder joint:
The other is marked "112":
...much different brakewheel:
...and a much poorer solder job:
The TCA book says the 112 was made in 7" and 9 1/2" lengths, yet this is 11 1/4".
I suspect the 12 is original (given its condition); the 112 is a "12" that was "restored" (given its condition) with a "112" stamp.
Any guesses here?
Also, what would be the correct trucks for these? I tried a pair from a 9 1/2" 112, but they looked too small...
Mark in Oregon