Were the sides of 40 ft. single sheathed box cars made of 17 ft. long
planks or could shorter, less expensive planks be used?

When the cars were painted would a rotten portion of a plank be
replaced?

Ed

Were the sides of 40 ft. single sheathed box cars made of 17 ft. long
planks or could shorter, less expensive planks be used?

Yes.

When the cars were painted would a rotten portion of a plank be
replaced?

Yes.

Anthony Thompson
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