Types of stirrups

Model Railroader Prototype information for the modeler
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How do you know what type of stirrup to use on the different types of equipment and eras (type A,B or C)? Is there somewhere to go for reference or is it just what type you prefer over another?

Thanks, Fred

2

Gidday Fred, I’m no expert on the matter and don’t mind to be proved wrong, but during my “research” on 40’s -50s railroad freight cars, I’d suggest that the type of stirrup fitted, depended on the manufacturer, and possibly the railroad to which the cars belonged.

https://railroadprototypemodeler.com/category/steam-era-freight-cars/

Cheers, the Bear.[:)]

3

Are there really such things as type A, B, and C stirrups, or are those just designations the hobby manufacturers use to keep them seperate?

4

Looks like my best bet is to find pictures of the prototype. I was going to replace the stirrups on my cars and was wondering what type to use.

Thanks Bear

5

Refer to photos of the prototype you’re representing.

I have no earthly idea of what you are refering to as “Type A”, etc.

6

Are you referring to the A-Line stirrup steps that they call Style A, Style B, and Style C?

That just how they differentiate among the three.