57' mechanical reefer trucks

Model Railroader Prototype information for the modeler
1

Anyone know what type/kind of trucks this equipment used?

100ton, 70ton?

Thanks in advance…

2

Look to me like 100 ton ASF Ride Control, or 100 ton Barber S2

3

This looks kind of interesting, from Dec., 2003. The model info on the last 2 pages might be somewhat outdated.

http://mrr.trains.com/~/media/import/files/pdf/4/c/c/mr_pi_5-06_freightcartrucks.ashx

Mike.

4

Judging from the numbers written on the sides of the cars:

I’ll go with 70-ton trucks.

Ed

5

70-ton Barber trucks were typical http://www.railgoat.railfan.net/spcars/byclass/reefer/index.htm .

The closest representation in HO would be the ExactRail model of this truck https://exactrail.com/collections/ho-scale-wheels-trucks/products/70-ton-barber-s-2-trucks-w-standard-110-metal-wheels .

6

The FGE built cars (interior post) are 100 ton cars.