I picked up one like it off the scrap pile in Montgomery back in the late 60's
but it was 1/16" steel I think off an auto rack.
I gave it to IRM as was too big and heavy. This one looks to be fiberglass.
Steve in SC
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From: bodiebill <cpaulus2@att.net>
To: CBQ@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Mon, August 15, 2011 10:01:52 PM
Subject: [CBQ] Re: CB&Q sign
Hey; Thanks a Bunch Archie! It looks about right for a 50' double-door boxcar
with outside bracing, according to the attachment points. The only thing I
can't tell from freight car pictures is if the signs are made of metal or some
kind of resin like mine is. The size is spot on though. Thanks again, and I
will take good care of it!
--- In CBQ@yahoogroups.com, archie hayden <kliner@...> wrote:
>
> Mike, It appearsappears to be a sign from the side of a Burlington
> Route hopper or box. It is not ho-hum but a real treasure. Take good
> care of it.
> On Aug 14, 2011, at 4:33 PM, cpaulus2@... wrote:
>
> > Gotta question for all the Burlington fan-attics on here...recently
> > bought an old sign at an antique store here in California. The owner
> > had NFC as to it's origin or use (he thought it was a floor mat),
> > but I thought it might be pretty rare and of some historical value
> > so I picked it up anyway. It measures 4' tall by 5'9 1/2" wide. So
> > was I right or is this just ho-hum? Any info is appreciated; I will
> > add pictures shortly...
> > Thanks, Mike
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>
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