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Athearn 5230 wood boxcar
Athearn 5230 wood boxcar
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Anonymous
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April 2003
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Athearn 5230 wood boxcar
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Anonymous
on Thursday, October 30, 2003 3:41 PM
Does anybody out there know what the prototype was ( if any ) for Athearn's 5230 series woodside 40' boxcars ? Thanks in advance.
Ed
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dehusman
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September 2003
From: Omaha, NE
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dehusman
on Thursday, October 30, 2003 5:18 PM
Its a 1940's era GN car that was built with wood sides and steel ends, primarily because the GN served a lot of lumber areas.
Dave H.
Dave H. Painted side goes up. My website : wnbranch.com
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Anonymous
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Anonymous
on Friday, October 31, 2003 1:52 PM
Dave, thanks for the reply.
Ed
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