Rick, I, and my parents were born in Iowa, though I grew up in La-La Land (aka California). We ate a lot of watermelons when I was young, most of them probably coming from around Fresno. My parents

What do the numbers represent in the columns? Surely they are not carloads.

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 On Thursday, July 9, 2020, 11:57:24 AM CDT,

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. On Thursday, July 9, 2020, 12:57:24 PM EDT, Bob

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