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Re: OIL CAR

dennis: just out of curiosity, this was the first picture of such that i have seen in my 65 years of being in the hobby, and no the "x" designation wasn't overlooked, and yes there have been

By mel perry · #178558 ·

Re: OIL CAR

On Tue, Oct 27, 2020 at 01:18 PM, akerboomk wrote: Was it early enough to be “pre-tank-car” ?Why is everyone missing the fact that the two cars have "X" car numbers, which is a clear indication

By Dennis Storzek <destorzek@...> · #178557 ·

Photos: PRR Ventilated Refrigerator Cars 608501 & 104109 (1915 & 1916)

Photos: PRR Ventilated Refrigerator Cars 608501 & 104109 (1915 & 1916) A photo from the Barriger Library collection of 608501: https://www.flickr.com/photos/barrigerlibrary/42125468450 Click on the

By Bob Chaparro · #178556 ·

Re: OIL CAR

Was it early enough to be “pre-tank-car” ? Initially (IIUC) oil (crude/refined) was shipped in barrels. Obviously, leakage would contaminate the interior for other loadings (such as grain).

By akerboomk · #178555 ·

Re: RGM

Most people simply don't understand the technology. If you USE the internet for anything at all, there are hundreds of entities out there gathering information about you.

By Tim O'Connor · #178554 ·

Re: RGM

Tony, I agree but it's the only way to keep up with the grandkids. I hate the arrogance of the leadership of the company however, Fenton -- Fenton Wells 250 Frye Rd Pinehurst NC

By O Fenton Wells · #178553 ·

Re: [Non-DoD Source] [RealSTMFC] Photo: Union Railroad Gondola 7985 With Pole Load (1928)

I appreciate that, Tony! In my research, I have noted the lack of good knowledge on the “steel” road cars, primarily USS-related, but also Beth Steel, J&L, and others. I have eagerly awaited

By Gatwood, Elden J SAD · #178552 ·

Re: RGM

I'm personally not enamored with FB, but more importantly, my wife, a computer professional, distrusts it mightily. If I were to want to join any FB groups. I would have to begin by having a

By Tony Thompson · #178551 ·

Re: [Non-DoD Source] [RealSTMFC] Photo: Union Railroad Gondola 7985 With Pole Load (1928)

Elden Gatwood wrote: Exactly right! I happen to have that F&C kit on my workbench as I type. Tony Thompson tony@...

By Tony Thompson · #178550 ·

Re: Cotton Belt

Andrews trucks still in service too. -- Ken Adams Still in splendid Shelter In Place solitude, about half way up Walnut Creek Owner PlasticFreightCarBuilders@groups.io

By Ken Adams · #178549 ·

Re: RGM

Anytime you go online to a website or search engine, your data is being harvested. You don’t need to be on Facebook for this to happen. You can put as many apps on the browser to restrict these

By Eric Hansmann · #178548 ·

Re: RGM

Complete agreement! Schuyler

By Schuyler Larrabee · #178547 ·

Re: Cotton Belt dbl door boxcar

this may help to identify the brake wheel :-) My Dad's photo (and a VERY old scan)

By Tim O'Connor · #178546 ·

Re: [Non-DoD Source] [RealSTMFC] Photo: Union Railroad Gondola 7985 With Pole Load (1928)

Bob, Group; While a long way from home (not really), for a URR gondola, and with a load unusual for that road (not really), I would add that this is typical gon behavior, from the numerous photos

By Gatwood, Elden J SAD · #178545 ·

Re: RGM

I agree with Dave Parker that groups.io is superior for most functions. What I have found Facebook useful for is developing sources outside rail-oriented people for historical photos and information.

By A&Y Dave in MD · #178544 ·

Re: Sugar Beets in Cattle Cars

My experience with the Rocky Ford factory confirms what Richard & Doug have said. Beets in - granulated sugar out - no juice either came or went. In later years, they built a concrete silo & shipped

By Thomas Evans <tomkevans@...> · #178543 ·

Re: RGM

IMHO facebook is still as evil as ever! Their sole purpose is harvesting your personal information to sell at a profit to whoever wants it with no known social responsibility. If you're OK with that,

By Thomas Evans <tomkevans@...> · #178541 ·

Re: OIL CAR

On Mon, Oct 26, 2020 at 06:39 PM, Matthew Metoyer wrote: It's nice to know oil was recycled in the 30's, but useless for the original question about the photo from the early 1900's. The oil cars

By earlyrail · #178540 ·

Re: RGM

I agree Dave. Facebook has too loose of a structure. Jerry Michels

By Jerry Michels · #178539 ·

Re: OIL CAR

By Jim Ogden · #178538 ·

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