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Re: [Non-DoD Source] Re: [RealSTMFC] Photo: HERX (Hershey) Insulated Boxcar Or Reefer (1960)
Tony Thompson
Elden Gatwood wrote: Can’t fault that reasoning! Pittsburghers have always loved their Hershey bars! Maybe delivering bulk chocolate for the Clark Bar factory (yum!) -- speaking of favorites in the 'Burgh. Tony Thompson
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Re: [Non-DoD Source] Re: [RealSTMFC] Photo: HERX (Hershey) Insulated Boxcar Or Reefer (1960)
Gatwood, Elden J SAD
Eric;
What on Gd’s green earth was Hunt’s and catsup? I don’t recognize either of those things. There was never anything but Heinz in our households.
Yes, we also loved Clark Bars (I was actually baby-sat by Candy Barr), but a Clark Bar was nothing like a Hersheys Bar, esp if you liked them with almonds! Or, Reeses’ Cups!
I agree with you on all of that. The variety of loads could be endless!
Elden Gatwood
From: main@RealSTMFC.groups.io <main@RealSTMFC.groups.io>
On Behalf Of Eric Hansmann
Sent: Tuesday, September 29, 2020 4:28 PM To: main@RealSTMFC.groups.io Subject: Re: [Non-DoD Source] Re: [RealSTMFC] Photo: HERX (Hershey) Insulated Boxcar Or Reefer (1960)
Ee-gads, Man! That’s nearly as bad as saying Pittsburghers love Hunt’s catsup! A true Pittsburgher loves Clark bars! Made on the Nort Side and served by the Pennsy Fort Wayne line with a siding for freight cars.
As far as a load for that Hershey reefer, the company made other items beyond candy bars. Possibly there’s baker’s chocolate, chocolate powder, or other items being delivered. Since the photo shows the Try Street team yard, the items might be headed to local hotels, Duquesne University’s dining halls, a restaurant supplier in the Hill District, or even the kitchen in Allegheny County Jail. The car is here because the consignee is closer to this terminal than the Point, Strip District, North Side, or South Side team tracks.
Don’t forget, this might not be a whole car delivery, either.
Eric Hansmann Murfreesboro, TN Where you can’t find Clark bars….
From: main@RealSTMFC.groups.io <main@RealSTMFC.groups.io>
On Behalf Of Gatwood, Elden J SAD
Schuyler;
Can’t fault that reasoning! Pittsburghers have always loved their Hershey bars!
Too bad we don’t have earlier and later photos of them unloading the car into a dray……
Elden Gatwood
From: main@RealSTMFC.groups.io <main@RealSTMFC.groups.io>
On Behalf Of Schuyler Larrabee via groups.io
Elden wrote:
Claus;
The obvious answer would be in iced reefers, but the presence of that Hersheys car in Pittsburgh begs the question, what was it doing THERE?
Well with the doors open on a team track, I’d say a load of something Hershey made was delivered.
I am always looking for more info on loads….
Aren’t we all . . .??
Schuyler (BTW, thanks for the responses on my question about this car)
Elden Gatwood
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Re: [Non-DoD Source] Re: [RealSTMFC] Photo: HERX (Hershey) Insulated Boxcar Or Reefer (1960)
Eric Hansmann
Ee-gads, Man! That’s nearly as bad as saying Pittsburghers love Hunt’s catsup! A true Pittsburgher loves Clark bars! Made on the Nort Side and served by the Pennsy Fort Wayne line with a siding for freight cars.
As far as a load for that Hershey reefer, the company made other items beyond candy bars. Possibly there’s baker’s chocolate, chocolate powder, or other items being delivered. Since the photo shows the Try Street team yard, the items might be headed to local hotels, Duquesne University’s dining halls, a restaurant supplier in the Hill District, or even the kitchen in Allegheny County Jail. The car is here because the consignee is closer to this terminal than the Point, Strip District, North Side, or South Side team tracks.
Don’t forget, this might not be a whole car delivery, either.
Eric Hansmann Murfreesboro, TN Where you can’t find Clark bars….
From: main@RealSTMFC.groups.io <main@RealSTMFC.groups.io> On Behalf Of Gatwood, Elden J SAD
Sent: Tuesday, September 29, 2020 12:20 PM To: main@RealSTMFC.groups.io Subject: Re: [Non-DoD Source] Re: [RealSTMFC] Photo: HERX (Hershey) Insulated Boxcar Or Reefer (1960)
Schuyler;
Can’t fault that reasoning! Pittsburghers have always loved their Hershey bars!
Too bad we don’t have earlier and later photos of them unloading the car into a dray……
Elden Gatwood
From: main@RealSTMFC.groups.io <main@RealSTMFC.groups.io> On Behalf Of Schuyler Larrabee via groups.io
Elden wrote:
Claus;
The obvious answer would be in iced reefers, but the presence of that Hersheys car in Pittsburgh begs the question, what was it doing THERE?
Well with the doors open on a team track, I’d say a load of something Hershey made was delivered.
I am always looking for more info on loads….
Aren’t we all . . .??
Schuyler (BTW, thanks for the responses on my question about this car)
Elden Gatwood
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Re: Accurail 4300: CB&Q 15000-15499 or C&S 13500 series
Nice looking Rob, a very interesting and very ambitious project Fenton
On Tue, Sep 29, 2020 at 1:27 PM Robert kirkham <rdkirkham@...> wrote:
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Re: F&C B&M XM1
Donald B. Valentine <riverman_vt@...>
Great info Ken. Thanks for posting it. I find it interesting that more cars were wrecked on what I have long called the Standard Scrapyard of the World than on the next two railroads on which a large number of cars were wrecked combined. No, I do not think it is because a larger amount of B&M traffic went via the Pennsy.
Cordially, Don Valentine
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Re: F&C B&M XM1
Donald B. Valentine <riverman_vt@...>
With bulging sheathing boards that will drive Ted Cullota nuts after his virtual clinic last Saturday. LOL
Cordially, Don Valentine
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Re: Accurail 4300: CB&Q 15000-15499 or C&S 13500 series
Robert kirkham
Nearing the end of the rough work on this kitbash.
So far, the work has included: - removing the side and parts of the end ladders, as well as the cast on grab irons. - shaving off the bulge plates and (marginally) relocating the diagonal straps at the corner side panels. - bits of .005 styrene and CA as filler were used to model the various castings and sheet metal plates at the top and bottom of the corner posts. - Yarmouth etched ladder rungs - the ones with the long attachment arms - were inserted to form the grab iron ladders. I bent .008” wire for the remaining straight grabs and used pre-formed Tichy drop grabs on the end sills. I think they are made of thicker material, but decided not to bend my own. I noticed some alignment differences between ladder rung spacing and the lap seam that joins the top and bottom of the 7/8 end panels. So close inspection with photos won’t be very flattering to this model. Also, had challenges drilling through the cast on end ladder stiles. This is one of those places where an etch overlay with etched holes would help guide and hold the drill bit in alignment. Hint, hint. Once I have the model primed I’ll figure out what filling and filing is needed to hide blemishes. I’m waiting for the roof castings to arrive from Yarmouth. When they are on, the model will be primed and archer rivets add to complete the metal plates etc. They are also needed on the side sills where cross ties connect. So far, I’ve enjoyed this project and am looking forward to completing it. Rob
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Re: Photo: Gas Storage Tank On Boston & Maine Flat Car (1920)
akerboomk
I would suggest that is a Boston & Albany RR flat (Framingham is on the B&A) -- Ken Akerboom
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Re: [Non-DoD Source] Re: [RealSTMFC] Photo: HERX (Hershey) Insulated Boxcar Or Reefer (1960)
Gatwood, Elden J SAD
Schuyler;
Can’t fault that reasoning! Pittsburghers have always loved their Hershey bars!
Too bad we don’t have earlier and later photos of them unloading the car into a dray……
Elden Gatwood
From: main@RealSTMFC.groups.io <main@RealSTMFC.groups.io>
On Behalf Of Schuyler Larrabee via groups.io
Sent: Tuesday, September 29, 2020 12:03 PM To: main@RealSTMFC.groups.io Subject: Re: [Non-DoD Source] Re: [RealSTMFC] Photo: HERX (Hershey) Insulated Boxcar Or Reefer (1960)
Elden wrote:
Claus;
The obvious answer would be in iced reefers, but the presence of that Hersheys car in Pittsburgh begs the question, what was it doing THERE?
Well with the doors open on a team track, I’d say a load of something Hershey made was delivered.
I am always looking for more info on loads….
Aren’t we all . . .??
Schuyler (BTW, thanks for the responses on my question about this car)
Elden Gatwood
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Re: Photo: Gas Storage Tank On Boston & Maine Flat Car (1920)
Dave Parker
We discussed this photo at some length four years ago -- see message 144771.
The B&M had 6 of these 60-ft, 30-ton flat cars in 1919. Down to one by 6/27, gone by 7/28. -- Dave Parker Swall Meadows, CA
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Re: Atlas USRA rebuilt boxcars(6400 series)
Thanks Ben, I was afraid of that.
On Tue, Sep 29, 2020 at 11:06 AM Benjamin Hom <b.hom@...> wrote:
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Re: Photo: GATX 31197 & 54877 At DuPont Plant (1940)
Steve Summers
No, that was Methyl Isocyanate in Bophal. Nevertheless Hydrogen Cyanide is nasty.
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On Sep 29, 2020, at 12:11 PM, David Wiggs <bigwiggs@...> wrote:
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Photo: PRR Rail Test Car 2349 (1917)
Photo: PRR Rail Test Car 2349 (1917) A photo from the Hagley Digital Archives: Click on the photo to enlarge it. Bob Chaparro Hemet, CA
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Re: [Non-DoD Source] Re: [RealSTMFC] Photo: HERX (Hershey) Insulated Boxcar Or Reefer (1960)
Claus Schlund \(HGM\)
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Hi List Members,
There is also this model from Con-Cor...
Claus Schlund
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Photo: Gas Storage Tank On Boston & Maine Flat Car (1920)
Photo: Gas Storage Tank On Boston & Maine Flat Car (1920) A photo from the Hagley Digital Archives: Scroll on the photo to enlarge it. Notice the blocking. Bob Chaparro Hemet, CA
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Re: [Non-DoD Source] Re: [RealSTMFC] Photo: HERX (Hershey) Insulated Boxcar Or Reefer (1960)
Steven D Johnson
I have an HO Branchline Hershey reefer kit in the “chocolate” scheme, like this one:
https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/branchline-trains-ho-40-acf-urtx-428889793
Attached is a photo of a modern Hershey RBL (copied from feeBay), outside the scope of this group, but may be of interest to some.
Steve Johnson
From: main@RealSTMFC.groups.io [mailto:main@RealSTMFC.groups.io] On Behalf Of John Sykes III via groups.io
Years ago, Tyco or AHM or the likes had a Hershey wood reefer. I saw one at a show several years ago and grabbed it for $2.00 for the novelty. Turns out that the road number was accurate, HERX 1038. Built by ACF for Hersheys. The car has a 7/18 build date and 6/38 reweigh date on it. I have no idea if they are accurate. I added some weight and put Kadee trucks and couplers on it and put it into service on my layout. Note that this car would have been seen more often on the Reading than on my Mid-state PRR layout since Hershey, PA was serviced by Reading (there was a passenger station on or immediately adjacent to the Hershey property).
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Re: [Non-DoD Source] Re: [RealSTMFC] Photo: HERX (Hershey) Insulated Boxcar Or Reefer (1960)
Schuyler Larrabee
Elden wrote:
Claus;
The obvious answer would be in iced reefers, but the presence of that Hersheys car in Pittsburgh begs the question, what was it doing THERE?
Well with the doors open on a team track, I’d say a load of something Hershey made was delivered.
I am always looking for more info on loads….
Aren’t we all . . .??
Schuyler (BTW, thanks for the responses on my question about this car)
Elden Gatwood
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Re: Photo: GATX 31197 & 54877 At DuPont Plant (1940)
David Wiggs
Notice the picture caption says Hydrogen Cyanide. Seriously doubt that since the guy on the tanker has no respiratory protection. It was a hydrogen cyanide disaster at a Union Carbide plant that killed a bunch of people in Boupol, India in the 80s (?).
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Re: Atlas USRA rebuilt boxcars(6400 series)
Benjamin Hom
Fenton Wells asked: "Does anyone know what IH (Internal height) these cars are supposed to represent?" 9 ft IH. Model has 5/5/5 or 7/8 Murphy ends, indicating a rebuilt car that retained its original height; unfortunately, the details of these cars don't match any specific prototype. It's a much more expensive analogue of the Athearn 50 ft plug door RBL. Ben Hom
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Atlas USRA rebuilt boxcars(6400 series)
Does anyone know what IH(Internal height) these cars are supposed to represent?
Thanks Fenton
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