Ok, can do: https://www.flickr.com/photos/mr_wisconsin/15269835176 Actually I cheated a bit, since that's a post steam era Burro. Note the BURRO CRANE INC. identity, c. '70s-'80s. I just couldn't

John, Yes, I considered that it might be a locally-built conversion. I think the crane was not self-powered, but it is hard to tell for sure from my photos. If it is a cludge, the underframe might be

 Hi Bob, Mel, and List Member, I notice the paint on some of the vertical boards on the car side appear different from the rest - the boards that go through the letters LAC of LACKAWANNA on the

and double doors, automobile carrier or parts car? mel perry

Photo: Lackawanna Boxcar 12997 Double-door wood sheathed with steel ends: http://lists.railfan.net/erielackphoto.cgi?erielack-01-07-20/X7602.jpg Bob Chaparro Hemet, CA

Surplus Boxcar Program I was told by an old timer (he's two years older than me) that there was a government program after the First World War that enabled veterans who were farmers to purchase war

Still looking for a good picture of a crane definately identified as a Browning. The crane in the Flickr photo is a close but not exact match. The boom, in particular; note the large gusset at the

Ted; My pleasure. How about looking at the G29? Elden Gatwood

On the Walthers automobile car kit? Yes, tack boards also. Dennis Storzek

Ted, Have you looked at PRR G29 class? True, IL is only 46', but it's 3'8" IH with 11 stake sides. NYC also had 11 stake steel gons, but the ones I'm aware of, 324xxx series, are 50' IL and a foot

Hi Elden, The general appearance is similar. The G34 seems to have tapering stakes, my car is straight stakes. Thank you for writing the PRR gon book. Ted Schnepf 126 Will Scarlet, Elgin, Ill.

Hi Tim, Thanks for the lead. The O27 matches my car in appearance. Only difference is 12 ribs versus 11 on the model. Ted Schnepf 126 Will Scarlet, Elgin, Ill. 60120 847=697-5353

Guys; The USRA 46'IL gons also had 12 ribs, not 11, IIRC. Elden Gatwood

Gang; The gondola certainly is an unloved, disparaged, forlorn freight car. That is why I decided to do a book on PRR's fleet! The PRR G34 class was a 46'IL, 11 rib/12 panel straight sidesill,

What happened to the rear nameplate casting (in the ID photo, not this one)? Both Burros and Brownhoists had it. -- Tim O'Connor Sterling, Massachusetts

Ladders. I think so... can't find the kit right now. -- Tim O'Connor Sterling, Massachusetts

Here is a truck mounted crane with the same cab/body https://www.flickr.com/photos/67384646@N08/8108383830 One comment says the crane is a Browning . Doug Harding www.iowacentralrr.org

The B&O had 47'1" IL TOFC flat cars (P-54) rebuilt from O-27 gondolas. A PRR G31D is NOTHING like your description. -- Tim O'Connor Sterling,

Hello, I believe all Burro cranes only have two axles. this crane has 4 axles. A guess would be Industrial Brownhoist. Ted Schnepf 126 Will Scarlet, Elgin, Ill. 60120 847=697-5353

Were the details molded on? Greg Martin Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone