tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372955869775302424.post2442643272786772079..comments2024-03-26T22:06:26.337-04:00Comments on Trackside Treasure: Covered Hopper Train of ThoughtErichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11822288099043790296noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372955869775302424.post-4708162329979887252018-04-14T23:40:11.969-04:002018-04-14T23:40:11.969-04:00Thanks for the additional information, Patrick.
Er...Thanks for the additional information, Patrick.<br />EricErichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11822288099043790296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372955869775302424.post-29601718468356374132018-04-08T15:50:38.883-04:002018-04-08T15:50:38.883-04:00In re:
"Formerly Family Lines, the uncomfo...In re: <br /><br />"Formerly Family Lines, the uncomfortable and unsuccessful grouping of SCL, L&N, Georgia, Clinchfield and A&WP,"<br /><br />The 'Family Lines' was marketing/branding for SCL and its subsidiaries. It was never a railroad. All component lines kept their reporting marks and (semi) independence until folded into the Seaboard System, itself merely a consolidation of those lines on the way to creation of CSX. SCL and its subsidiaries were hardly 'unsucessful' in terms of solvency and operations. <br /><br />And regarding:<br /><br />"rusting and coupled to a plain-grey CSX mate"<br /><br />The car to the right is clearly CSX standard tan for covered hoppers. The photo is merely color-shifted slightly to magenta. The car to the left of the yellow car is grey, and comparing it to the car to the right shows the difference.Patrick Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13968386112638758772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372955869775302424.post-48982223536471559412010-12-18T21:55:04.776-05:002010-12-18T21:55:04.776-05:00Thanks for you informative comment, Darrell. I wa...Thanks for you informative comment, Darrell. I was a few cu ft short and have revised the post. Seeing several of the RFMX cars together was a study in condition and paint jobs.<br />EricErichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11822288099043790296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372955869775302424.post-46275023233911476262010-12-18T18:49:51.677-05:002010-12-18T18:49:51.677-05:00Re: Sixth Car-
Actually, these are PS 4785 cu ft c...Re: Sixth Car-<br />Actually, these are PS 4785 cu ft cars, not 4427s. Note the "shear plate" on the end (non-existent on the 4427s, 4740s or 4750s built by PS). These cars don't have a center sill. Built for NYC, TLCX, TLDX, SSW, GACX, PCB, PC, PTLX, MILW and MKT. Lots have gone to subsequent owners.<br /><br />Regards,<br />Darrell Sawyer<br />Freight Cars Illustrated<br />www.fcix.infoDarrell Sawyerhttp://www.fcix.infonoreply@blogger.com