Re: What is the reason for an offset door arrangement on some boxcars?
Charlie Vlk
All- Also to facilitate the use of forklift trucks. Charlie Vlk
From: main@RealSTMFC.groups.io <main@RealSTMFC.groups.io> On Behalf Of Benjamin Hom
Sent: Friday, June 12, 2020 2:05 PM To: main@RealSTMFC.groups.io Subject: Re: [RealSTMFC] What is the reason for an offset door arrangement on some boxcars?
David Payne asked: "A friend asked the subject question and rather than speculate, I thought I'd ask here."
Assuming the question concerns double door boxcars, it's to facilitate getting a long load into the car.
Ben Hom
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