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Re: tank cars GATX 22909 and HMHX 6012 in 1949

Claus Schlund \(HGM\)
 

Hi List Members,
 
Additional info, HMHX reporting marks apparently are used by "Tank Car Corporation of America". I've not been able to determine how many cars they owned, nor have I been able to find any specifics on car HMHX 6012.
 
Claus Schlund
 

----- Original Message -----
To: STMFC
Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2021 12:46 PM
Subject: tank cars GATX 22909 and HMHX 6012 in 1949

Hi List Members,
 
I believe this scene linked below shows us the track that the switch engine is standing on in the link I mentioned in my prior email...
 
Besides the interesting industrial scene, we get a view of tank cars GATX 22909 and HMHX 6012 in 1949
 
 
Enjoy!
 
Claus Schlund
 
 
----- Original Message -----
To: STMFC
Sent: Monday, April 05, 2021 10:51 AM
Subject: PRR class X26 USRA ss boxcar in 1948

Hi List Members,
 
A great view of a gritty 1948 industrial scene. A PRR class X26 USRA ss boxcar is visible. Note the original wooden door has been replaced with a steel door by this time. Also note the switch engine hiding between the cuts of cars, a switchman is standing by to help out with whatever needs to still be done. This would make a great scene on a model railroad, don't you think? I also like the damaged brick wall - both on the prototype and on any model this would beg the question  - what happened there? Did a careless forklift operator back the thing right thru the wall coming from the loading dock side?
 
 
Use the "Pan and Zoom" tool to get closer to the action.
 
Enjoy!
 
Claus Schlund
 
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