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lettering for C&NW 50-ton AAR 53’-6” flatcars

Part Number: C&NW Flatcar-2

Price: $8.50
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In November 1942, the C&NW received 250, 50-ton AAR design 53’-6” flatcars from Pullman-Standard Car Company under Lot 5720, and assigned road numbers as Series 45601-46099 (odd numbers only). In February 1944, the C&NW received an additional 250, 50-ton AAR design 53’-6” flatcars from Pullman-Standard Car Company under Lot 5762, and assigned road numbers as Series 46101-46599 (odd numbers only) These 250 flatcars were built with the War restrictions on steel and had 4x4 for stringers in place of steel - hence were classified as War Emergency Cars. In November 1946, the C&NW received 300, 50-ton AAR design 53’-6” flatcars from Mt. Vernon Car Company under Lot 10428. These were assigned road numbers as Series 44001-44599, (odd numbers only).
 
Paint & Lettering: Cars painted with PPG C&NW #3 Synthetic Freight Car Red (close to TCP-183); underframe coated with Flintkote Black Car Cement.
 
Decal set designed and created at Protocraft Decals
Printed by Microscale Industries





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