FVM April 2014 Announcement: One for Phillip!

[Dave Schneider]

Just ran across this.
http://www.foxvalleymodels.com/images/annoucements/apr14cpmilwbox.jpg

Interesting KCS rib side boxcar. Anybody know anything about this? Looks stenciled for some specific service.

Best wishes, Dave

[wcfn100]

"When empty return to agent CMStP&PRR Amana Iowa."

The car is assigned to the Amana refrigerator company pool.

http://trainlife.com/articles/799/kcs-boxcar-no-21301

Jason

[Dave Schneider]

Thanks Jason. I did a search, but only came up with the photo for some reason. Operator error I'm sure. I think the WP cars were used in similar service.

Best wishes, Dave

[Philip H]

I saw that one when it came out . . . and I may just pick one up even though it's out of era for me . . .

[wcfn100]

I should be noted that all three should have 9' doors and one of the WP cars should have a different end (the different end according to a TO thread).

Jason

[Hyperion]

Yeah, way out of era for me too.

I would imagine, based on the stencil, that it was probably something pressed into non-interline company service at some point long after its revenue life was over.

[milw156]

Also saw on BLW site that N Scale Enthusiast has spent grain boxes now available, should be right up your alley, Dave!
Rick

[Dave Schneider]

Also saw on BLW site that N Scale Enthusiast has spent grain boxes now available, should be right up your alley, Dave!
Rick

Thanks Rick. Those are very cool.
http://www.blwnscale.com/nsc-milwaukee.htm

Unfortunately, I am a Schlitz and Pabst guy, and those were for Miller. I might have to pick one up for an unscheduled stop on the Beer Line!

Best wishes, Dave

[Philip H]

Yeah, way out of era for me too.

I would imagine, based on the stencil, that it was probably something pressed into non-interline company service at some point long after its revenue life was over.

Agreed. Still cool.