SL-SF #85885 - AAR Designation GD - Side Door Equipped

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  1. yardmaster

    yardmaster Administrator Staff Member Administrator Frisco.org Supporter

    Here's a dandy:

    http://rr-fallenflags.org/slsf/slsf085885o01.jpg

    Footnoted in the ORER:

    "Individual numbers of cars in series 85000 to 85999 equipped with side doors and differing in A.A. R. Mech. Designation and cubical capacity from other cars in same series; A.A. R. Mech. Designation GD, width of side door openings 2 ft . 6 in., height of side door openings 2 ft., capacity 1,726 cubic feet."

    Now...to figure out what's up with the sawhorse in the gon.
     
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  2. mark

    mark Staff Member Staff Member

    Believe you mean the overhead crane above the track in the distance.

    Most likely it is part of the RIP track facilities for lifting the end of a car for truck or wheel set replacement. Otherwise suspect it is located at an adjacent team track for loading / unloading freight.

    Hope this helps.

    Thanks!

    Mark
     
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  3. yardmaster

    yardmaster Administrator Staff Member Administrator Frisco.org Supporter

    Yep, that’s it-and thanks for identifying, Mark. It darn near looks like it’s sitting in the car.
     
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