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SOUTHERN PACIFIC B-50-12A REBUILT BOX CAR
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Fred Mullins
Folks,
I would like to learn more about this car. When was it rebuilt and from what class of car? When did the rebuilding take place and how long did these cars stay on the rails? Is sunshine still making these cars? Does anybody else make them in HO? also can anybody point me to some photos of these cars? I'm looking for end detail shots as well. Thanks for any help! Merry Christmas Fred Mullins
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Anthony Thompson <thompson@...>
Fred Mullins wrote:
I would like to learn more about this car. When was it rebuilt and from what class of car? When did the rebuilding take place and how long did these cars stay on the rails?It may not surprise you, Fred, that these were rebuilt from Class B-50-12. Those were USRA single-sheathed cars, of which SP received 1000 units. They were rebuilt starting in the late summer of 1949 and continuing for a couple of years. Roughly 650 were rebuilt and all other survivors either went to MOW service or were scrapped. They lasted into the 1960s. also can anybody point me to some photos of these cars? I'm looking for end detail shots as well.I'm not aware if there are many photos on line. The Lee Gautreaux site is one option (if you don't know the URL, please ask). If you want a reference to a book which has thirty or so photos of the cars, including the rebuilding process, please ask. I don't want to be accused of "MAKING YOU BUY A BOOK." Tony Thompson Editor, Signature Press, Berkeley, CA 2906 Forest Ave., Berkeley, CA 94705 www.signaturepress.com (510) 540-6538; fax, (510) 540-1937; e-mail, thompson@... Publishers of books on railroad history
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Paul Lyons
There is an article and and series of photos about the re-building of these cars in a long past Mainline Modeler. I do not know the issue.
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Paul Lyons Laguna Niguel, CA
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From: thompson@... To: STMFC@... Sent: Fri, 8 Dec 2006 9:39 AM Subject: Re: [STMFC] SOUTHERN PACIFIC B-50-12A REBUILT BOX CAR Fred Mullins wrote: I would like to learn more about this car. When was it rebuilt andIt may not surprise you, Fred, that these were rebuilt from Class B-50-12. Those were USRA single-sheathed cars, of which SP received 1000 units. They were rebuilt starting in the late summer of 1949 and continuing for a couple of years. Roughly 650 were rebuilt and all other survivors either went to MOW service or were scrapped. They lasted into the 1960s. also can anybody point me to some photos of these cars? I'm lookingI'm not aware if there are many photos on line. The Lee Gautreaux site is one option (if you don't know the URL, please ask). If you want a reference to a book which has thirty or so photos of the cars, including the rebuilding process, please ask. I don't want to be accused of "MAKING YOU BUY A BOOK." Tony Thompson Editor, Signature Press, Berkeley, CA 2906 Forest Ave., Berkeley, CA 94705 www.signaturepress.com (510) 540-6538; fax, (510) 540-1937; e-mail, thompson@... Publishers of books on railroad history ________________________________________________________________________ Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more.
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benjaminfrank_hom <b.hom@...>
Paul Lyons wrote:
"There is an article and and series of photos about the re-building of these cars in a long past Mainline Modeler. I do not know the issue." "Southern Pacific B-50-12-A", Pat O'Boyle, Mainline Modeler, October 1992, page 62. Popped right up when I did a Title text search for "B- 50-12" at http://index.mrmag.com . Ben Hom
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Fred Mullins
Tony,
Thanks for the response. I guess I shoulld have figured that being a "a" sub class what they were rebuilt from. But I know very little about the SP. If someone could give me both a website address and a name of books that has info I would appreciate it. Thanks Fred Mullins
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Anthony Thompson <thompson@...>
Fred Mullins wrote:
Tony,I will send you the book reference and website off-list to avoid provoking the whiners on the list. Tony Thompson Editor, Signature Press, Berkeley, CA 2906 Forest Ave., Berkeley, CA 94705 www.signaturepress.com (510) 540-6538; fax, (510) 540-1937; e-mail, thompson@... Publishers of books on railroad history
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Paul Lyons
Amazing Ben(tongue in cheek), and no one had to buy a book!
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Paul Lyons Laguna Niguel, CA
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From: b.hom@... To: STMFC@... Sent: Fri, 8 Dec 2006 10:32 AM Subject: [STMFC] Re: SOUTHERN PACIFIC B-50-12A REBUILT BOX CAR Paul Lyons wrote: "There is an article and and series of photos about the re-building of these cars in a long past Mainline Modeler. I do not know the issue." "Southern Pacific B-50-12-A", Pat O'Boyle, Mainline Modeler, October 1992, page 62. Popped right up when I did a Title text search for "B- 50-12" at http://index.mrmag.com . Ben Hom ________________________________________________________________________ Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more.
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woodyp48
FYI: pat o'boyle, aka pacific limited, who wrote the article, also
imported these cars in 5 versions back in the day. photos also appeared in his ads in mainline modeler in that time frame. woody grosdoff
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Jim & Lisa Hayes <jimandlisa97225@...>
The Sunshine kit was introduced in 1992 but has been discontinued.
Jim Hayes Portland Oregon _____ From: STMFC@... [mailto:STMFC@...] On Behalf Of Fred Mullins Sent: Friday, December 08, 2006 7:10 AM To: STMFC@... Subject: [STMFC] SOUTHERN PACIFIC B-50-12A REBUILT BOX CAR Folks, I would like to learn more about this car. When was it rebuilt and from what class of car? When did the rebuilding take place and how long did these cars stay on the rails? Is sunshine still making these cars? Does anybody else make them in HO? also can anybody point me to some photos of these cars? I'm looking for end detail shots as well. Thanks for any help! Merry Christmas ___
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Fred Mullins
Folks,
I want to thank everyone who responded to my questions about the cars. I appreicate the info and info on sources of more detailed info if I want to find it. I'm also sorry that my post sparked of a debate about sharing info and pointing people in the direction to buy items that may be of help. I thought that was part of the reason for this list group in the first place. But hopfully one day in the future I may be able to repay the group by answering someone elses question. Merry Christmas Fred Mullins modeling the Atlantic & Danville Railway!
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