b&o hopper number 264778

Model Railroader Prototype information for the modeler
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hi, I want information about b&o car 264778(twin open hopper);building date , series…prototype pics are welcome.
i have some of this kind of car in n scale (manufacturer :atlas austria)one b&o and three undecorated. I wi***o include the three undeco cars to my C&eH roster(free lance railroad) but i haven’t found infos about this kind of car…(building date, car builder)
thanks friends.

ajrd (c&eh superintendant and menber of 10th louisiana infantery regt)

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The B&O hopper that you have should have a “built” date (BLT 6-34, for example) on the side of the car, usually towards the right end.
You might also want to check out the B&O historical society’s web site for more information.

Wayne