Re: Need info on early C&S inherited coal cars -- how were they numbered??

Posted by Jim Courtney on
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Thank you, Geoff!

This is exactly the info I was looking for. By comparing car capacity with inside length, I can at least letter any models with a correct number for a given class:

The 24', 12-ton ex-CC cars: Only one remains in service in 1905, the 4607. So numbers 4601-4607 would be a good range of numbers for this car in 1901.

The 26', 12-ton Litchfield cars: Numbers 4619-4625 would provide correct numbers for these guys.

The 27', 14-ton UP-built cars: Numbers 4626-4789 is the surviving number spread. Doesn't breakout the numbers of the 1882 cars from the 1883 cars (they look different), but based on photos, I will likely number the 1883 cars in the mid to high 4600s, the 1882 cars in the 4700-4789 range. Perhaps the info in Ron's book will be more specific.

The 30', 20-ton Peninsular cars: 4809-4997 provides a wide range of possible numbers. The 12 cars in the 4793-4808 block seem a little different, possibly Utah & Northern cars. Again, Ron's book may help here.

Thanks to all who have provided thoughts / info. I'll post some photos when finished. Shapeways says the Sn3 test prints of Michael's 14-ton trucks were shipped today.