There's a partial side shot of NYC 177999 in Grenard and
Krause's "The Overland Route", p 34: shows tabbed side sill
and "Bettendorf" trucks of generic appearance (not Dalmans or
National B-1s; the shot's sharp enough that a truck expert could
tell more).
And in Model Railroading 12/88, p 57, is NYC 178286, shot I think
from a bridge, but the farthest away of three cars. Roof and running
board and a corner of one end show. The side sills are definitely
tabbed. On the other stuff I defer to greater expertise.
Al Brown, Melbourne, Fla.
--- In STMFC@..., "Mark Heiden" <mark_heiden@...> wrote:
Hello everyone,
I'm looking for information and photos of some New York Central
boxcars, Lot 799-B, series NYC 177800-178299. These were 50ft
boxcars
with 8ft doors, were built at Despatch shops in 1950. I have
found an
equipment diagram, but no photos so far. I would like to know what
type of the following components the cars were built with:
Ends (equipment diagram seems to indicate Improved Dreadnaught,
1/3/4)
Roof
Brakewheel
Running boards
Trucks
Side sill (solid, tabbed, drop, etc)
Any descriptions or photos would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Mark Heiden
