ICRR express boxcars

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I’m looking for information on the Illinois Central express boxcars in the 1950’s era. I’m wanting to use a couple for my passenger train. I’m going to need the correct paint scheme and decals to build a couple of cars.

Thanks

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The information that you seek is not very forthcoming, certainly not a one coffee search!

Photos of the express boxcars Nos: 7900-7929 appear to be lacking, the only one I can find on the interweb is this one of a model. The car itself was a special run commissioned by the Illinois Central Technical Society, so while I would presume that the colour scheme is accurate, I can’t ascertain as to the schemes date.

https://modelrrmisc.blogspot.com/2018/12/pccm-54-lf-mail-and-express-part-3.html?showComment=1546081972372

Hopefully some one more knowledgeable will step in.
Cheers, the Bear.[:)]

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Thanks for the reply it gives me a better idea on what I’m looking for.