[CBQ] Door Style and Lettering for Boxcar circa 1907?

["Nelson Moyer" <ku0a@mchsi.com>]

I have a couple of questions about construction practice for 1907 vintage
boxcars. I have the data sheet on XM-25/XM-26 boxcars, but little
information on early Q boxcars except the few pictures in Burlington
Bulletins.

I've noticed that several photos of Q boxcars taken before 1900 have the end
of car data (road and car number) on the upper left (brake wheel side)
instead of the upper right. A photo of a furniture boxcar in the 1895 Car
Builders' Dictionary has the end data on the right. When did it switch?

What was the lettering practice for boxcars, including rebuilds, in 1907?

When was the Burlington Route herald first placed on boxcars?

What was boxcar door and door track construction like in 1907?

Were laterals used on running boards in 1907?

I'd appreciate any information or references on boxcars circa 1907 that
would help answer these questions.

Nelson Moyer



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