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Open Auto Racks Nov. issue

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Posted by Heartland Division CB&Q on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 10:31 PM

Yes, the article on auto racks is interesting.  After reading the article, I thought I would share some insights in the prototype information section of the forum.  I’ve been busy in recent days but hope to get to it soon. 

i worked in the marketing department of Grand Trunk Western RR in the 1970’s .  Much of GTW’s traffic was General Motors business .

I have  saved only a few photos of many I once had.  I had pictures of GM vehicles being loaded in Flint, Pontiac, and Lansing.  The MR article has no pictures of auto racks being loaded and unloaded, and I plan to show some of that . 

I was there at GTW when the rail industry changed from open auto racks to enclosed auto racks .  I will share some of that too. 

At the moment , I’m posting via IPhone.  So I am limited without using the computer. 

Cheers 

GARRY

HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR

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Open Auto Racks Nov. issue
Posted by HO-Velo on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 11:05 AM

Very much enjoyed MRR Mag's Open Auto Rack article in the Nov. issue, especially photo #4 with those new "Fords" dressed in Mopar clothing.

Regards,  Peter

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