Big white rectangle...

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>Why did N&W put that rectangle on every car it would fit on (box, stock,

>hopper, and gon, but not flats)?

>

>David Thompson



>From the Andrew Dow book..


"large white rectangle, for easy identification from a distance, denoting 
dedicated company service"

This would suggest that there were cars that didn't have the rectangle 
during the same period, but given the era (i.e, no per diem), I'd say they 
were the exception and not the rule...  I haven't seen a flat photo from 
that period, but they may also have a small rectanbgle, or may not becuase 
of space considerations.



And just for info, the NS rebuilt hoppers that have a large white rectangle 
denoted they were equipped with and testing transponders (something every 
car has today)

Robb Fisher