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Freight Car Loads
Magazine:
Railroad Model Craftsman 1995-06
Page:
50
Author:
Robert Smaus
Category:
Freight Car Loads
Scale:
HO
This article focuses on looking at some of the rules railroads follow for securing loads in open-top cars. Loads covered are steel plates, pipe, lumber, tanks, and structural steel. Includes a freight car loading diagram from the 1950 AAR book.
Modeling a great car for loads: Pennsy's steam-era G31 gondola
Magazine:
Railroad Model Craftsman 1995-06
Page:
55
Author:
Robert Smaus
Category:
Freight Cars - Gondolas
Scale:
HO
The author makes a Con-Cor 52'6" mill gondola into a true representation of the PRR G31. Includes prototype and model photos.