I am wondering if anyone has any info on these elusive cars. I know they were similar to the stardard USRA twin hopper, and used at the Ford Rouge Complex from 1910s-1950s. Specifically, I am looking for roster numbers, specs, and things of that nature. Thanks in advance. I might try to post this in the Classic Trains Forum as well.
-Alex Warshal
Is this what you are looking for?
Good hunting
Bob
According to the January 1938 ORER, those cars were numbered 1600-2299, and there were 693 of them still in-service in July of 1937.
Here are the specs:
Inside length:30’5"
Inside width: 9’4"
Inside height:7’5"
Outside length: 31’11"
Outside width at eaves: 10’2"
Extreme width: 10’4"
Height from rail to extreme width: 10’5"
Height from rail to eaves: 10’9"
Height from rail to extreme height" 10’9"
Capacity cubic feet: 1880
Capacity pounds: 110,000
Wayne
Thanks Dr. Wayne. Is there a free online version of the ORER, or would I have to buy one from Ebay or the likes? -Alex
I got mine from www.taplines.net
Scroll down to the bottom of the page, where there’s a listing for ORERs available on CD. Click on the heading “Equipment Registers on CD”, as there are more than the four specific ones shown. Prices vary somewhat, but it’s a useful tool for answer rolling stock questions pertaining to various modelling eras.
Wayne