Re: Unseen Clear Creek Passenger Service -- Georgetown
Posted by Doug Heitkamp on Sep 19, 2017; 2:47am
URL: http://c-sng-discussion-forum.254.s1.nabble.com/Yet-Another-DPL-Gem-Unseen-Clear-Creek-tp2400p9477.html
The boxcar nearest in the picture (8296) was in the second batch of composite (steel) under frame cars - built approx 1910. As Jim pointed out, this car has been updated per the Safety Appliance Act. There is also now a stirrup step on the corner of the car. As noted, it has the reporting marks in the upper right corner and the retainer valve setting diagram in the upper left. Also note that no brake beam is visible across the wheels on the closest end of the car. This can only be a composite (steel) under frame car. It is interesting to note that the reporting marks on the 3rd boxcar back are in the upper left.
URL: http://c-sng-discussion-forum.254.s1.nabble.com/Yet-Another-DPL-Gem-Unseen-Clear-Creek-tp2400p9477.html
The boxcar nearest in the picture (8296) was in the second batch of composite (steel) under frame cars - built approx 1910. As Jim pointed out, this car has been updated per the Safety Appliance Act. There is also now a stirrup step on the corner of the car. As noted, it has the reporting marks in the upper right corner and the retainer valve setting diagram in the upper left. Also note that no brake beam is visible across the wheels on the closest end of the car. This can only be a composite (steel) under frame car. It is interesting to note that the reporting marks on the 3rd boxcar back are in the upper left.
Doug Heitkamp
Centennial, CO
Centennial, CO
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