Athearn Genesis G1140 FGE 57' Mechanical Reefer Great Northern WFEX 6000 w/Sound France - SNCF Road Number: 774

Road Number: 774

The prototypes were built from obsolete 48' well cars by removing eight feet from the center and the fifth-wheel hitch plates used for semi-trailers

applied wire grab irons

experienced engineers loved the Geep cab because

how they evolved

Athearn Genesis G1140 FGE 57' Mechanical Reefer Great Northern WFEX 6000 w/Sound France - SNCF Road Number: 774Athearn Genesis G1140 FGE 57' Mechanical Reefer Great Northern WFEX 6000 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 that it