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Smiling here. The tank car was used to transport vinegar. Notice the tank is made of slat wood rather than metal which would taint the vinegar? As to the reefer; Heinz had "57 varieties" of delicatessen products so its no stretch to imagine preserved meats or the materials for sausages. Such cars were rolling advertisements for the companies, hence the name "billboard cars". They were quite common up until WWII. I'm sure trainspotters loved them. Have a look at the Walters website for others from several eras. If the car is appropriate to your era weather it a bit and run it. Its sure to get attention in a consist or sitting on a siding. Good Luck and have fun Randy
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