AZL - 915004-1 - Tank Car, Single Dome, General American 8K - Gibson Wine - 66719

Model Information: The 1917 8,000 gallon tank cars are here! General American tank car company introduced these cars in 1917. Designed for bulk liquid shippers, the cars were non-insulated. These cars carried a wide range of products from oil to foods.

Road Name History: Gibson Wine Company was incorporated on June 20,1939 (6 years after repeal) as Sanger Winery Association. The winery has been located on North and Academy avenue since the 1890’s. The winery was founded by: E.L. “Ted” Barr, Sr., Frank K.Sayre, Jake Rheingans, Bert Zook, and S.A. “SI” Lines.
Our logo, the pheasant has long been a trademark of the Gibson Wine Company. The late Bob Gibson, who was founder and principal owner of Gibson Wine Company, for many years was a renowned bird fancier and maintained the largest privately owned collection of rare and exotic birds in the United States.
Gibson Wine Company is a cooperative owned by 23 growers/members. We have eleven office staff, 13 administrators, and employ about 75 people during crush.

Brand/Importer Information: AZL is the leader in North American Z scale locomotives and rolling stock. Since 2000, AZL has released a vast variety of freight, passenger and locomotives. AZL continues to push the boundaries of Z scale with amazing details and incredible performance. No matter if you are looking to run steam, or the most modern diesels, AZL has something for you.