In all my times of association with the car distribution process, I don't recall ever seeing an order that said anything about type of sheathing. That was not part of the readily available information about a car. If it's40 ft. box with no leaks in the roof, sides or floor, no visible contamination (e.g.grease,oil) and it has six foot doors, it's a grain car.



Malcolm Laughlin, Editor 617-489-4383
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