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The 2010 status of the late 1960's P-S, ACF 60' Auto Parts Box Cars

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The 2010 status of the late 1960's P-S, ACF 60' Auto Parts Box Cars
Posted by Andrew Falconer on Tuesday, June 22, 2010 11:13 PM

Up until a few years ago the Pullman-Standard and American Car & Foundry built 60' Auto Parts Box Cars could be seen in freight trains on the Canadian National's Grand Trunk Western mainline.  

What is the 2010 status of the late 1960's P-S, ACF 60' Auto Parts Box Cars?

Where have they been sent to?

How many have been scrapped?

What company scrapped them?

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Posted by edbenton on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 8:07 AM

The are more than likely SCRAPPED.  There is a 40 year service life for Interchange cars so they are over that and would be unable to be interchanged anymore.  Unless they got a Waiver from the FRA. 

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Posted by Andrew Falconer on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 7:04 PM

Are there some old railyards full of 60' Auto Parts Box Cars somewhere?

 

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