Tony Thompson wrote:

But remember, in the steam era most of us are interested in, it was $2 a
day.

Nov. 1, 1920 $1.00 per day
Feb. 1, 1945 $1.15
Jun. 1, 1947 $1.25
Sept. 1, 1947 $1.50
Nov. 1, 1949 $1.75
May 1, 1952 $2.00
Aug. 1, 1953 $2.40

Between May 1, 1935, and June 30, 1937, The so-called "Average Per Diem
Plan" was in effect for box cars (XM). More fully covered in various
publications including the Freight Traffic Red Book which lists the Per Diem and
Demurrage Rules and Penalties.

Regards,

Guy Wilber
West Bend, WI





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