In 1950, 3,307 tons of fresh peaches not frozen were originated on Class I RR's in the US. At roughly 25 tons per car, that would be 132 carloads.
Tim, where did you get that number?? The area around Grand Junction is a large peach growing region, and in 1950 roads were poor and the markets distant... And there is a fine 1955 color photo of G.J. yard absolutely JAMMED with ART ice reefers... more than 100 are visible. Did peach traffic suddenly expand from 1950 to 1955?
Tim O.
Whoops! Read the Class II RR data from Table 50 of the 1950 "Blue Book" (ICC's 64th ANNUAL REPORT ON THE STATISTICS OF RAILWAYS IN THE UNITED STATES).
Correct number is 115,210 tons of Fresh Peaches (Not Frozen) originated on US Class I RR's in 1950 (or at the 1956 tons per car loading rate of 15.4 tons) about 7,481 car loads.
