We don't ship people in boxcars here; that's a European thing. I suspect the note means mixed freight, one family's farm implements, furniture, and household goods. In those years there may still have

Tim, these forms don't come with any explanation of the purpose but I can tell you what I have observed. It appears that every staffed station on the Milwaukee filled out these daily reports and

A boxcar full of people? -- Jon MillerFor me time stopped in 1941Digitrax Chief/Zephyr systems, JMRI UserSPROG UserNMRA Life member #2623Member SFRH&MS

Paul I haven't got a clue what that could possibly mean, but I'm more curious about the document itself. I've never seen a report like that. Was this a monthly report generated by a

Wish I could round up a small group from the Tampa area to carpool to Jared's for the weekend. Bill Welch

Paul, The 7/38 ORER denotes UP 175000-175399 as 40-ton XA auto cars, 50’-3” IL, 10’ IH, 9’-2” IW, staggered doors 9’-11” width, A-end door 1.5’ x 1’, 4626 cu. ft., 389 cars in

Jerry, I do no know if you're familiar with Jared's operation, so let me describe it a bit. I'm not sure a video would do it justice. The Alma branch fills Jared's basement with a single level,

What kind of car was UP 175288 in 1938? I ran across some documentation (attached) that indicates this car was used to ship a carload of emigrants from Mitchell, SD to Enumclaw, WA in March

Friends, I have just added photos of two very rare shortline gondolas to "Garth Groff's Album 6, Freight Cars" for your knowledge, enjoyment, and approval. They are found on

I’m looking forward to seeing the video, Jared. Cheers Dave

Bob, The MDT articles at my disposal (Hinman and Rydarwicz) do not mention Duryea underframes. That said, according to a document posted on the Steam Era Freight Cars web site

It looks like an IC car to me, Gary. The indented Murphy ends are the giveaway. John Golden

Tom Klimoski who attended the last session with three friends videoed the session. It whould be posted on You Tube soon. I will let everyone know when it can be viewed. Jared Harper

Hello, Looking to buy one Sunshine SFRD Rr-46 kit number 74.13 or 74.14. Please contact me off list. Thank you Scott McDonald

Neat find! Those Overland Whippets might have been crated that way for export shipment as well. Ed Bommer

Thanks, Bob. Perfect load for my layout. Gary Ray Magalia, CA

A circa 1928 photo of Overland automobiles (maybe partially assembled?) in shipping crates on flatcars and a barge: http://lists.railfan.net/erielackphoto.cgi?erielack-02-18-19/X6120.jpg Bob

Any videos of the session or your layout?

Claus, I see them also. Faintly, likely due to them fully catching the sunlight, but they are there. John Hagen

Sorry guys. I meant this to be sent to Gene only. Obviously that did not happen. My apologies. gary roe quincy, illinois