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ICRR express boxcars

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ICRR express boxcars
Posted by Steamdemon on Thursday, September 10, 2020 9:04 AM

I'm looking for information on the Illinois Central express boxcars in the 1950's era. I'm wanting to use a couple for my passenger train.  I'm going to need the correct paint scheme and decals to build a couple of cars.

 

Thanks

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Posted by "JaBear" on Saturday, September 12, 2020 5:39 AM
The information that you seek is not very forthcoming, certainly not a one coffee search!
 
Photos of the express boxcars Nos: 7900-7929 appear to be lacking, the only one I can find on the interweb is this one of a model. The car itself was a special run commissioned by the Illinois Central Technical Society, so while I would presume that the colour scheme is accurate, I can’t ascertain as to the schemes date.
 
 
Hopefully some one more knowledgeable will step in.
Cheers, the Bear.Smile

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Posted by Steamdemon on Thursday, September 17, 2020 8:55 AM

Thanks for the reply it gives me a better idea on what I'm looking for.

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