Express Refrigerator SLSF 492 - Railway Express Agency (REA)

Discussion in 'Express Cars' started by Oldguy, Sep 6, 2014.

  1. Oldguy

    Oldguy Member Frisco.org Supporter

  2. yardmaster

    yardmaster Administrator Staff Member Administrator Frisco.org Supporter

    Not sure I have ever seen a photograph of one of these.

    I am hoping Ken Wulfert will educate us and me on the trucks. :)

    Best Regards,
     
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  3. Karl

    Karl 2008 Engineer of the Year Frisco.org Supporter

    The Frisco Express Reefer, 492, was built during 1911 by American Car and Founder (AC&F).

    The Frisco installed steel sheathing over the wood siding during 1940-1941.

    The cars rode on General Steel Casting (GCS) Commonwealth trucks.
     
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  4. meteor910

    meteor910 2009 Engineer of the Year Staff Member Frisco.org Supporter

    Karl is correct.

    Walthers, and I think Athearn, make a good version of the General Steel Castings (GSC) Commonwealth truck in HO.

    They were viewed as being better at high passenger speeds than freight style trucks.

    Ken
     
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  5. yardmaster

    yardmaster Administrator Staff Member Administrator Frisco.org Supporter

    Thank you, gentlemen.

    I suspect I either have drawings of this and its ilk in the workshop or that I can find them online here.

    I am woefully deficit in my truck knowledge.

    What I think I need are flashcards like the aircraft and ships identification cards used in the war.

    Thanks again for the information!

    Best Regards,
     
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  6. Sirfoldalot (Sherrel Weems RIP 8/29/2024)

    Sirfoldalot (Sherrel Weems RIP 8/29/2024) Frisco.org Supporter Frisco.org Supporter

    Chris,

    That is a really good idea.

    I am the same!

    By the time I see a photograph, try and look for the truck, I forget what I am looking for!
     
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