Elden, That is indeed an interesting evolution of customers. Did that come from CT1000s? Regards, Tom Kane Modeling the PRR in 1954 (ish) PRRT&HS 8188 Purcelleville, VA

About matches: When Giant Sequoias were being logged ca. 1900 their enormous trunks were used for matches. David Soderblom Baltimore MD USA drs@...

Steve, So, with that correction made (thanks), how close are the UTLX cars to the ACF design(s) in appearance? Todd Sullivan

Probably for hauling coke Fenton -- Fenton Wells 250 Frye Rd Pinehurst NC 28374 910-420-8106 srrfan1401@...

Maybe cheap coke cars? Roger Huber Deer Creek Locomotive Works

Jim Thank you but I think from the only photo I have the SP roof does not seem to have the two ridges . Paul Doggett

Hello Bob, no, the "battleships" were 12-wheelers and MUCH larger. Johannes Gesendet: Donnerstag, 09. Juli 2020 um 18:55 Uhr Von: "Bob Chaparro via groups.io" <chiefbobbb@...> An:

Coke cars, Bob---AKA Coke Racks Mike Schleigh in Grove City, Penna.

UTLX 96720 would have been part of a group of cars ordered in 1951 but not completed until 1953, so weren’t listed in the Jan 1952 roster, which can be seen in the files section of this group. I

Bob Chaparro wrote: This is what the tariff rules called "loaded to full visible capacity." Tony Thompson tony@...

Tim O'Connor wrote: Very true, and a point to remember. Conversely, in slower economic periods, many foreign empties would be sent backwards over their service route. Tony Thompson tony@...

Bill Welch posted a photo gallery that had an excellent side or 3/4 view of the rebuilt car with single door. Unfortunately I can't find the bookmark of the gallery. Perhaps Bill might remember the

Photo: Mystery Cars An undated photo from West Virginia University: https://wvhistoryonview.org/image/025947.jpg These cars appear to be gondolas with extensions. Anyone have an idea what these

Photo: C&O Hopper 40843 With Coal Load An undated photo from West Virginia University: https://wvhistoryonview.org/image/002038.jpg 1930 or later. Bob Chaparro Hemet, CA

Groups; To add to the discussion on industries served, over time, I thought you might find this interesting: PRR’s Monongahela Division/Branch: 1918, 1939, 1945, 1962: Business Traffic by

Photo: VGN Gondola 18125 With Coal Load A circa 1950 photo from West Virginia University: https://wvhistoryonview.org/image/001827.jpg I believe this is a "battleship" gondola, yes? Bob

Photo: C&O Hopper 110793 With Egg Coal Load An undated photo from West Virginia University: https://wvhistoryonview.org/image/003501.jpg 1930 or later, Bob Chaparro Hemet, CA

Photo: C&O Hopper 56516 With Lump Coal Load An undated photo from West Virginia University: https://wvhistoryonview.org/image/003502.jpg 1930 or later, Bob Chaparro Hemet, CA

Photo: C&O Hopper 113476 With Stove Coal Load An undated photo from West Virginia University: https://wvhistoryonview.org/image/003500.jpg 1930 or later, Bob Chaparro Hemet, CA

Photo: GRCX Tank Car 3800 A 1938 photo from West Virginia University: https://wvhistoryonview.org/image/032354.jpg The caption says Koppers Coal & Transportation Company but the GRCX reporting