boxcar class identification request

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I think the front boxcar is a Class BSb; I base this primarily on the three
piece dreadnaught end; the first group (250) of Class BS boxcars were built
with three piece dreadnaught ends while the remainder were built with two
piece dreadnaught ends.  All three cars in the photo have the three piece
ends. As originally built the Class BS boxcars were "door and a half" cars;
some were modified to remove and half door and replace it with a panel and
classed BSb.

Jim Brewer

On Mon, Aug 7, 2017 at 8:54 AM, NW Mailing List <nw-mailing-list at nwhs.org>
wrote:

> I think they’re later than BS or BT.  If I could see the side sills, it
> would be a big help.  Could be B5s or B5s.
>
> EdKing
>
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> *Subject:* boxcar class identification request
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>
> One other identification assistance request please.  On page 76 of the N&W
> facilities in color book, Mr. McClure photographed 3 retired boxcars in the
> yards around Crewe.  Can someone please help me positively identify the
> class designation for these cars?  I am suspecting BS or BT, but I am not
> entirely sure of the definitive spotting features, and would appreciate a
> tutorial.
>
>
>
> Sincere thanks,  (and it was great getting to see some of you at the
> Strasburg gathering - I have some video footage of the mixed train that was
> shot from a unique location.  I'm hoping to find a way to post it to share
> with everyone)
>
>
>
> Brent
>
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