UTLX did add 2000 6.5K gallon X-3 tank cars built by ACF in
1936, the first new 6.5K gallon cars since 1916-17.
Steve Hile
From: STMFC@...
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tankers
One thing that hasn't been mentioned in this discussion is that in 1953/54
UTLX lost all their 6500 gal type V tankcars that they were disinclined to
upgrade to AB brakes. It seems to me that these small ca[pacity cars were most
useful in the bulk oil distributor market, where small dealers were inclined to
order small quantities. I wonder if it was apparent at this time that the small
dealer business was shrinking, making Union Tank Line less than interested in
buying new small capacity cars.