RE: [CBQ] Re. Lake Forest Archives

["Douglas Harding" <doug.harding@iowacentralrr.org>]

Ray that appears to be a PRR reefer 101859, (note it appears the word
products is above the name, as in Dairy Products). It is alongside an open
platform loading dock, which is between the car and the camera. Note the 2x4
railing coming up the steps at the end of the platform. 

 

While odd there is only one grab iron visible and no ladder, before the
safety appliance laws of the early 1900 a single grab was not uncommon.
(check out this photo of an 1899 reefer for comparison
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Swift_Refrigerator_Line_car,_1899.jpg )

 

There is a wagon at the end of the reefer and what appears to be a large
chunk of ice on the platform.

 

Doug Harding

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