Kurt Laughlin asked:
"Is there a prototype for this critter, #43-1009-xx (also 179xx)? According to John Nehrich, "PFE did have mechanical reefers like this model. . ."

And only PFE. It's entertaining that AHM offered it in Santa Fe paint (along with several other bogus schemes, of course).

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