While we're on the subject of sealing, someone asked about the taping of doors last week. I didn't immediately think of duct tape (duck tape), which was actually a WWII invention, but it turns out

Don, Tony's answer was to both questions 😉 We've discussed this a number of times over the history of the list and it seems that there was some preference for the some platform to be on the left

I see the UTLX, just above the number, which has been stenciled on a paint patch. We had a long discussion a couple months ago on the effect of orthochromatic film on certain colors, and the Union

Bob, That door on the end of the car is more properly known as a "lumber door". It was used, not to inspect cargo, but to load lumber that was too long to load through the side doors. Regards, Bruce

Ted, Bob, Au contraire! This car bears the reporting marks UTLX 5274. Close study indicates that the black behind the number has more recently been repainted. The difficulty seeing the reporting

This collection was from a Utah photographer, so we can infer the photos were taken somewhere around there.

Hi Eric and List Members, The car sez HOMESTEAD WORKS on it, this indicates Homestead Steel Works which was bought up and integrated into Carnegie Steel.

Snow chains were invented by Harry Weed in 1904. Chuck Peck

Also another good picture of a gas truck. Make? -- Jon MillerFor me time stopped in 1941Digitrax Chief/Zephyr systems, JMRI UserSPROG UserNMRA Life member #2623Member SFRH&MS

Photo: LV Boxcar 62182 With Weed Chains Load A 1915 photo from the Utah State Historical Society: https://collections.lib.utah.edu/ark:/87278/s6891hs0 From the text on the banner I guess those

Hi Bob, there are no repeorting marks on the car. They must be inplant storage only. Ted Schnepf 126 Will Scarlet, Elgin, Ill. 60120 847=697-5353

Tank Car Placard Locations A 1920 photo from the University of Utah

Photo: UP Boxcar 74227 A 1924 photo from the University of Utah Library: https://collections.lib.utah.edu/details?id=537635&q=%28%28oil%29+AND+%28railroad%29%29 An end view of this boxcar at Sperry

Mylar is thinner, safer, and holds rivet impressions. And much cheaper, per square inch. And easy to cut with a knife or scissors. -- Tim O'Connor Sterling,

And as it is today . . . https://www.google.com/maps/@40.7725777,-111.902494,3a,75y,237.51h,91.89t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sPPvQx6hM_1U1TjxtQSWxlA!2e0!7i16384!8i8192 I've gone by this place dozen's, if

I believe that Pullman used them as demonstrators in order to sell railroads on their features. Some may also have been used as test cars to see how some features functioned in real life

Don, Tony's answer was to both questions 😉 We've discussed this a number of times over the history of the list and it seems that there was some preference for the some platform to be on the left

Umm-USA carries some: http://umm-usa.com/onlinestore/product_info.php?cPath=21_226&products_id=5048 Ken O'Brien

The photo Lester Breuer

I happen to have a box of the x-ray film. Thought they would make great flat car weights until I used them on a car and found how many you need to weight one car. Never thought to use for making