Re: [CBQ] Red Caboose Boxcars

["Andrew Burkland via groups.io" <waburkland=outlook.com@groups.io>]

Thank you very much Nelson.  I actually have all the Mainline Modeler issues in pdf format and was able to find the articles this morning. You are absolutely correct that they contain a wealth of information on the XM-32 boxcars.  I believe the answer to my question regarding the main difference between the XM-32f and the XM-32b/c/d sub series cars from a modeling perspective is that the XM-32f have improved 4/3/1 THIN ribbed dreadnaught ends rather than improved 4/3/1 FAT ribbed dreadnaught ends.  I saw the 4/3/1 dreadnaught ends but didn’t notice the difference between the thin and fat ribs previously.  Thanks again.

Andy

On Oct 4, 2025, at 9:01 AM, Dave Lotz via groups.io <Dave_Lotz=bellsouth.net@groups.io> wrote:



Andy,

 

The list is on the BRHS web site. On the left-hand menu click on  Modeling under About CB&Q, then on the next page click on HO plastic/resin equipment kits.

 

I’m not the expert on the different classes of XM32 cars. Nelson’s  email has provided an excellent source.

 

Dave

 

From: CBQ@groups.io <CBQ@groups.io> On Behalf Of waburkland via groups.io
Sent: Friday, October 3, 2025 10:30 PM
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Subject: Re: [CBQ] Red Caboose Boxcars

 

Hello Dave,

 

Is the list by Al Hoffman mentioned above incorporated into the page for CB&Q HO Plastic & Resin Freight Equipment on the BRHS website or is found separately?

 

Also, I noticed on the CB&Q HO Plastic & Resin Freight Equipment page that different models are listed for the XM-32b/c/d versus the XM-32e/f boxcars.  Can you explain what features distinguish the XM-32b/c/d from the XM-32f?  I do have Bulletin No. 7 and Michael Spoor's CB&Q Color Guide, but I am still having trouble understanding the difference.  I do see the difference from the XM-32 and Xm-32a however.

 

Thanks

 

Andy 

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