Fred, My notes say it's not a PFE reefer with the NP reefer, but an MDT reefer. But I don't know where I came up with that... But PFE and MDT oranges were

Here's the larger version of the PS'd NP91072. Compare the color of the hatch isolation with roof and ends; roof has a different hue. Now the Q is: who has a picture of such a reefer without the

Thanks guys. Found the answer: "The slogan came into use in 1947 early in the production of the R-40-23 clones. The first 30 or 40 of the NP cones were delivered without the slogan, while the rest

I have a surprising number of color shots of PFE post-1950 repaints (two B&W heralds) that show BLACK ends and possibly black roofs as well on some cars. Intermountain

Interesting subject as I just founx the original master for this car just last weekend. Greg Martin Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone

Here are two WestRail reefers I started over 25 years ago but never finished. Followed Richard's instructions for paint & lettering. The cars are pretty crude by today's standards but Richard called

I have had 5 requests for this NP Reefer. It is being sold to the 1st responder. Thanks, STMFC -Andy Carlson Ojai CA

It's clear from photos that the steam line was located above the brake rods and rigging, close to the center sill. And from the drawings it seems apparent that the steam line

I agree with Tim, and I have asked previously on this list about NP reefer color, especially whether and when it changed from yellow to light orange. No answer. Tony Thompson

I have always been skeptical of the yellow paint applied to NP R-40-23 models. All of the color photos I have of NP ice reefers after 1940 are a light orange-yellow color

With further digging, the steam line location may be illustrated on the brake arrangement drawing SF-33539 which has a different drawing number from the one for the Overnight cars. The Overnight

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The black roof is correct. The steel galvanized running boards should just have a little overspray on them. I have a builder's photo, and 91072 does have the Mainstreet slogan.

Look what I happen to have! For those interested, I have a new, old stock, Intermountain HO reefer kit, factory painted in Northern Pacific arched "Northern Pacific" with "Main street of the

Paul, All this talk reminded me that i color coded an underframe drawing of a Pullman troop car to help me sort it out. See attached, red is the steam line. Because it's hot :.] Regards, Mike

Before you take it off, await further replies.  I believe the lettering change you described took place _during_ production of that group. -- Rufus Cone Bozeman, MT

Hi all, want to add this IM NP reefer to my reefer collection. Checked the group archives and could find Mr. Hendrickson's remarks about these cars. He mentioned that the lower 91XXX numbers from

Tim and others. I am building my Bx 50-24 from a Sunshine kit and ran into a couple of irregularities in the dimensions which I decided I couldn't live with. I don't have time right at the moment to

Thanks for posting these drawings just the same, Norm; they are still educational. Regards Paul

To add. The reporting marks change to AQCX at some point. Both marks are connected to Aluminum Ore Company, a subsidiary of ALCOA. Steve Hile