Re: 1950’s wreck trains

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Most of the MofW schemes common in the 1950s was the gray with brown roof and black lettering, but it was beginning to be switched over to the green and white lettering scheme. Unfortunately, our database shows no specific dates for said change in scheme, but there exist photos showing both schemes behind steam.

https://www.nwhs.org/archivesdb/detail.php?ID=121493

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Ken Miller

> On Mar 16, 2022, at 2:43 PM, NW Mailing List via NW-Mailing-List <nw-mailing-list at nwhs.org> wrote:
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> Another question: anyone know the paint schemes for mow equipment for the 1950’s?
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>   In response to Mr. Anson's question on the types of cars and how many:   
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>   Having been around several different wreck outfits after the 1950's I can say that I never saw any two that were alike.    
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>   While the following consist was in the 1970's I suspect that those in the 50's were similar but varied between Master Mechanic's territories.  
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>   Frankfort, Indiana - Muncie Division  
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>        Diner - Converted from heavy-weight coach, previous history unknown.  
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>        Bunk - Converted from heavy-weight coach, previous history unknown.  
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>        Flat Car carrying spare trucks  
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>        Panel Rail Car  
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>        Derrick Idler - Had possum bellies for blocking and also carried cables, spreaders, etc.  
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>        Derrick - Originally 150-ton, later relaced with 250-ton car  
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>        50-ton hopper of ballast  
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>   At least two outfits, Bluefield and Shaffers Crossing had a flat car carrying Caterpillar tractors.  
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>    Here is a variety of photos in our Archives, you may have to limit your search for Pictures only.    
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>      https://www.nwhs.org/archivesdb/listdocs/select.php?index=E&id=13     
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>      Your request is pretty broad on types of cars and how many. Are you looking for a specific wreck? Location or type of train.     
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>      Ken Miller      
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>         On Jan 26, 2022, at 4:31 PM, NW Mailing List via NW-Mailing-List <nw-mailing-list at nwhs.org> wrote:        
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>          Looking for 1950 era wreck train photos. Also would like to know types of cars and how many?          
> Tom Anson          
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