Re: Pennsy box car # PRR81945
Could someone tell me about PRR 81945 a box car with a dreadnaught end"scott_w_krause" <scott_w_krause@yahoo.com> 11/24/09 6:43 PM >>> door. It is in a photograph that appears to be in the late 1940's or 50's. I am looking for what era this car would have been in service and what class of cars they were in. Were they build for a specific type of service? PRR 81945 is class X41a, 81890-82089, built 1946. These cars served into the PC era. http://prr.railfan.net/freight/PRRdiagrams.html?diag=x41a.gif&fr=cl This is a classic "Automobile car". It was likely equipped with automobile loaders when built, and could be loaded either by the end door or the side doors. Of course, with the racks stowed, the car could be used for larger vehicles, or for general lading. Regards Bruce Smith Auburn, AL
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