Rupert, looking at the model by Modelers Choice, it is a straight sill
gondola so I think that rules out the GM-4 series. The GM-10 isn't a match
either. Looking in Spoor's CB&Q Volume 3, page 21 shows the car I think
Kevin is talking about. It is covered and has a straight side sill,
unfortunately there is no way to see the number.
Rick Keil
Ft Campbell, KY
>From: "Rupert and Maureen" <gamlenz@ihug.co.nz>
>Reply-To: CBQ@yahoogroups.com
>To: <CBQ@yahoogroups.com>
>Subject: Re: [CBQ] Covered Gons
>Date: Sat, 13 Nov 2004 11:54:46 +1300
>
>
>Kevin
>
>The numbers won't be 33xxx as that series was allocated to boxcars, but
>83xxx is correct. Depending on the year you are modelling, the following
>were fitted with removable roofs
>
>83105-83129 GM-4C (some)
>83140-83149 GM-4B
>83150-83249 GM-4D
>83250-83299 GM-4F
>83300-83399 GM-6
>
>There are photos on page 90 of Mike Spoor's CB&Q Equipment Color Guide, and
>on page 29 of his book
>CB&Q In Color Volume 2.
>
>Hope this helps
>Rupert
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Rick Keil" <rkeil6721@hotmail.com>
>To: <CBQ@yahoogroups.com>
>Cc: <kkassay@hwlochner.com>
>Sent: Friday, November 12, 2004 5:32 AM
>Subject: [CBQ] FW: [Modeler's Choice] CB&Q Covered Gons
>
>
> >
> > Kevin, I am forwarding your email to the CB&Q list to see if anyone
>knows
> > the series numbers.
> >
> > Rick Keil
> > Ft Campbell, KY
> >
> > >From: "akkassay" <kkassay@hwlochner.com>
> > >Reply-To: ModelersChoice@yahoogroups.com
> > >To: ModelersChoice@yahoogroups.com
> > >Subject: [Modeler's Choice] CB&Q Covered Gons
> > >Date: Thu, 11 Nov 2004 05:21:38 -0000
> >>
> > >The recent releases from Modelers Choice have rekindled a burning
> > >desire to model the CB&Q gons used to haul steel rods and balls for
> > >grinding taconite ore during the pellet-making process.
> > >
> > >There is a 1975 shot of three such gons in Morning Sun's excellent
> > >DM&IR Rwy. in Color by Dave Schauer (page 65). However, I cannot
> > >make out the car numbers. It looks like they may be 33???. The cars
> > >are boxcar red with covers and look very similar to one of the
> > >upcoming offerings from Modelers Choice:
> > >http://www.pbase.com/dh30973/image/35902221
> > >
> > >Does anyone have any additional information on these cars? The right
> > >number series would be especially helpful. I'm also looking for
> > >clear photos.
> > >
> > >Thanks in advance,
> > >Kevin Kassay
> > >
> >
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