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Those were called "Dreadnaught Ends" Steel made and designed to prevent "Telescoping" which is a very lethal and gruesome way to break railroad cars and kill people. <br /> <br />I am betting that is what you are referring to. I think Wooden cars first got steel ends then progressed to all metal construction once laws were written for safety and strength. <br /> <br />Lee
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