Florian,
It would not work at all for the 1944 cars as they had
wood sides.
What I was trying to say is that the only PFE design
that is a good match for any BREX cars is the R-40-26.
But it is only a good match for the 76xxx cars built after
1950 and perhaps the 1954 MNX cars. I do not think we
have that body shell available. A good one for Intermountain
to make if they so choose but even better with a fan or
non-fan version.
Another reefer issue I noticed long ago but did not mention
for fear of offending is an error in Bulletin #12.
MNX 1700-1799 did NOT have plug doors. These were
swinging door cars and were almost always loaded at
Denver. I do not remember what packer liked to load them
but as I get into my waybill collection I will find out. Why
mention this now? Intermountain's R-40-10 PFE design
shell does not have any fan shaft, has the right doors and
with End Cab Models decal set should look pretty good.
I have not compared the ends. The decal set does have
a "Return to Denver" stencil and that would be correct for
the entire 17xx series.
Russ
----- Original Message -----
From: "Florian Griessenboeck" <florian@v...>
To: <BRHSlist@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, 17 November, 2002 09:56
Subject: Re: [BRHSlist] Burlington 74536 Reefer
> Russ,
> Isn't the R-40-26 Design form the 50's ?
> Does it really work for the 745xx cars from 1944?
> I am not sure but the R-40-26 was one of the first cars to have the plug
> doors.
> OK. If I'm dead wrong feel free to discard the message without asking me
> first!
> Thanks, Florian
>
> > Eric,
> >
> > I think the easiest car PFE design to paint as BREX
> > would be the R-40-26. I can't see any differences
> > between them and the BREX 76xxx cars built by
> > FGE and PC&F.
> >
> > I would suppose that Intermountain has not got around
> > to making a shell for that series yet
> >
> > Russ
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Russell Strodtz" <vlbg@e...>
> > To: <BRHSlist@yahoogroups.com>
> > Sent: Friday, 15 November, 2002 17:27
> > Subject: Re: [BRHSlist] Burlington 74536 Reefer
> >
> >
> > > Eric,
> > >
> > > The 745xx cars were built at Plattsmouth during 1944.
> > > They had steel ends and wood side sheathing.
> > >
> > > Russ
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "eric thur" <erict1361@y...>
> > > To: <BRHSlist@yahoogroups.com>
> > > Sent: Friday, 15 November, 2002 11:02
> > > Subject: [BRHSlist] Burlington 74536 Reefer
> > >
> > >
> > > > Would Anyone know if the 745... Series of CB&Q Reefers
> > > > were Wood or Steel Sided ? Pic Enclosed. ( The photo
> > > > is poor, I cannot tell for sure), From G. Elwoods
> > > > site.
> > > >
> > > > Thanks,
> > > > Eric
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