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Re: CB&Q BE-1 Express Cars

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Subject: Re: CB&Q BE-1 Express Cars
From: "nycbqfan" <jsauer@e...>
Date: Fri, 08 Nov 2002 13:13:32 -0000
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Am I correct that the version converted to freight with roofwalk, 
etc. represents a 1960's car? Also, when were the A3 trucks put on 
the car? Mid 50's?

Thanks.

John Sauer


--- In BRHSlist@y..., "Bob's Engine House" <bobsenginehouse@m...> 
wrote:
> Precision Scale has just announced a run of the CB&Q BE-1 Express 
Cars ( Ex-
> Troop Kitchen Cars). They will come as undec or painted and 
lettered.
> 
> The 17700 series will come with allied trucks, open 
windows, diaphrams,
> late 40's. The painted model will be painted pullman green w/bronze 
gold
> railroad roman lettering.
> 
> The 17702 series will have A3 ride control trucks, plated 
over side
> windows, no diaphrams. The painted model will be painted Pullman 
green
> w/deluxe gold ribbon style gothic lettering.
> 
> The 17704 series will be the model that has been converted 
for freight
> service w/ roofwalk and end ladders. the painted model will be 
painted
> Pullman green w/deluxe gold ribbon style Gothic lettering.
> 
> This has been for your information only with out the commercial. 
For the
> commercial please contact Bob Schafer at 660/263/2817 or
> bobsenginehouse@m...


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