Brian J Carlson <brian@...>
why would the last one be a stumper the pennsy had a few poling cars. I do not think they were in use in the 50's though. Brian J Carlson P.E. Cheektowaga NY
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----- Original Message ----- From: "Dave Nelson" <muskoka@...> To: <STMFC@...> Sent: Friday, October 07, 2005 10:06 PM Subject: RE: [STMFC] Freight car types This should be fairly accurate for the early 50's. The last one is a good question that'll stump most everybody.
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