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Some of the Hi-Cube 40 Ft Box cars where assigned 2/the former NYC at Straight Line Jct, north side of Evansville, IN on its E&I Branch. Both the loads and empties were tagged on the back of train symbols EI-1 (empty S/B) and EI-2 (loads N/B). In NYC days these coal laden trains operated through Terre Haute, IN entering Big Four Yards from the west. A couple of years after the PC merger train symbols EI-1 and EI-2 were rerouted over the former PRR putting these into and out of Big Four Yard from its east end. The center of the appliance operation was Ashby Yard, Petersburg, IN. Two ( 2) turns/ were operated per day to and from he small four ( 4) track yard at Straight Line Jct, IN. While this was an interchange location btwn former C&EI, L&N, SBD then CSXT, the Whirlpool plant was closed to switching on former NYC, PC(N), CR then with the slicing and dicing of CONRAIL, ISRR a short line spin off serves the vacant plant. Production ceased in 1985. These "ugly ducklings" as there were affectionately referred to, were mixed in with stand- ard 40 Ft box cars, which were loaded to primarly eastern cities (height rrestrictions). These loads plus others from Ohio origins were combined into a massive group of cars Identified as "Long Coast", put on the head end of train symbol BF-3 and sent to The MOP on the west side of the river in St. Louis, MO and then on to Neff Yard at Kansas City, MO. Here this group of cars moved west through Pubelo, CO (DRGW) and on to Clearfield, UT for storage to avoid CA and OR property taxes. Eastern shipments went directly to deal- ers and distributors as the product had already been sold. The tail end of train symbols EI-1 & EI-2 were always colorful due to 30/50 Hi-Cube and standard 40 Ft box cars, both ways, seven days per week. Further, these "ugly ducklings" were replaced with 50 and 60 Ft Hi-Cube box cars in the 70's. Further, the eastern RR's begain to contribute the larger box cars to the appliance loading pools. Within the last two ( 2) weeks GE Appliance Division announced the closing of its Bloom- inton, IN side-by-side refrigerator operation which is is served by CSXT subsidary INRD. This leaves only the Louisville, KY plant and Whirlpool's Clyde, OH facility assembling household white goods here in the midwest. However, parts for the assembly operations continue flowing into the area in big bright Schneider-National Lines 53 Ft domestic "cans". Times have changed . . . Fyi, Pat Latz Sent from my Galaxy Tab® E -------- Original message -------- From: "tangentscalemodels@yahoo.com [CBQ]" <CBQ@yahoogroups.com> Date: 7/8/2016 1:44 AM (GMT-05:00) To: CBQ@yahoogroups.com Subject: [CBQ] New CB&Q HO Scale Box Car from Tangent! Many household appliance brands rode the rails: Admiral, Whirlpool, or Roper, to name a few. Nicknamed “baby hi-cubes” by shippers, railfans, and rail employees alike, the PS-1 40’ “Mini-Hy Cube” boxcars were early examples of purpose-built boxcars, built by Pullman-Standard in Bessemer, AL. At 4900 cubic foot capacity, most of these distinctively small yet tall cars were purchased for appliance loading out of origins in U.S. Midwestern states. Five railroads bought these cars in 1967-1968, and they were sent to destinations all over North America delivering appliances to warehouse receivers and team tracks. Because some of the cars were pooled, any roadname could be consigned to literally any destination, making these cars “nationwide roamers,” meaning you can justify any roadname anywhere. Later in their service lives, most cars were repurposed for paper loading, and by the 1990s many remaining cars were utilized in MOW and other company service roles. The Tangent Scale Models HO scale PS-1 “Mini-Hy Cube” Boxcar replica was designed and tooled in USA, and the plastic parts were produced in USA. It features a prototypical “slight peak” roof, separate underframe brake components with wire piping, narrow ladders and sill steps, and “see-through” crossover platforms. These replicas include the “near-scale” draft gear that has been standard on all recent Tangent releases, which includes the “side key” detail with Kadee all-metal couplers. Detailed “trombone style” coupler lift bars are also present on our replicas with one of two styles to match the prototype. Finally, the models are equipped with the correct Tangent Barber S-2-A 70-ton roller bearing trucks and 33” CNC-machined wheelsets, so our models look as good as they operate. These small yet tall models are sure to be stunners on your layout! Our first production includes the following 4 RTR paint schemes – plus undecorated kits.
- CB&Q "Chinese Red 10-67" in original CB&Q Chinese red paint. This car is a stunner with its white diagonal stripe on the door, and your choice of return routes to ATSF Galesburg IL or SLSF Ft Smith AR. The side is proudly stenciled “Hydraulic Cushioning” to draw attention to the cushioned ride the draft gear provides. These cars were built to haul appliances for Admiral and lasted into the 1990s in paper service on BN and make for distinctive cars on any layout. Keep in mind the real cars were pooled, so any roadname can work on your layout! This CB&Q series with accurate October 1967 dates is available in 4 road numbers. Don’t miss out!
- DRGW "Original Brown 1967" in the classic original freight car brown scheme from 1967, with the iconic DRGW logo and spelled out “The Action Road.” These cars have black ends with white paint at the top to denote the excess height. This series of DRGW cars all have a return to EL, Marion OH route stencil and were originally assigned to Whirlpool. Keep in mind the real cars were pooled, so any roadname can work on your layout! These beautiful cars are available in 3 road numbers.
- IC "Original Orange 1967" in the original Illinois Central orange scheme from 1967, with the classic “Split-Rail” logo and “Main Line of Mid-America” stenciling. We know how to do IC correctly! Just like the prototypes, these cars have a “Return to Agent NYC RR Evansville Indiana When Empty” stencil on the side of the car, and were assigned to Whirlpool. Keep in mind the real cars were pooled, so any roadname can work on your layout! This IC series is available in your choice of 4 roadnumbers.
- Milwaukee Road "Original 1968 DF2" in the classic Milwaukee Road box car red with the timeless “The Milwaukee Road” herald. Just like the prototypes, these cars have a “When Empty Return to Agent NYC Evansville Ind” stencil on the side of the car, and were assigned to Whirlpool. The cars also have the correct “DF2” stenciling applied to the door. Keep in mind the real cars were pooled, so any roadname can work on your layout! This MILW series is available in your choice of 4 roadnumbers.
- Unpainted Kit for $36.95 each. This is a box of parts from Tangent, including trucks and wheels, so that you can build your own car to your specifications!
These awesome, ALL-NEW, Tangent Scale Models replicas are shipping now. Features for our RTR replicas include: - Designed, tooled, and plastic parts produced in USA! - Dimensional accuracy - designed from actual Pullman-Standard blueprints - Highly correct “true to life” colors - “Hyper-Accurate” lettering including exact fonts and lettering placement - Genuine Kadee® scale couplers - “Near-scale” draft gear box with beautifully-rendered side “key” detail - Multiple road numbers for each scheme - 2 different draft gear and trombone-style coupler lift bar variations that represent those pesky prototypical details Tangent is known for - Lacy details - wire grab irons, coupler lift bars, and stand-off ladders and stirrup steps - “See through” crossover end platforms - Separate air hoses - CNC-machined 33” wheels in high quality Tangent Scale Models 70-ton Barber S-2-A Roller Bearing trucks (with semi-scale replacement wheels available separately) with separate brake hangar parts for extra realism - Recommended age 14 years and older
Even if you do not model one of these four roadnames, you should definitely consider the Tangent PS-1 appliance and paper haulers for your layout. Any roadname(s) would be perfect in a through freight or spotted at a local team tack or appliance distributor industry. Don’t miss out on the Tangent Scale Models Pullman-Standard PS-1 “Mini-Hy Cube” Boxcar, a necessary cog in the unique 1960s box car boom. Pricing for RTR models is $44.95, with quantity discounts for direct purchases from Tangent Scale Models.
That wraps up our update for today, and thank you for supporting the family-owned businesses in our industry!
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