This PS-2 hopper with Bettendorf trucks was built in August of 1957 in a series of 400 cars. The Pullman-Standard all-welded steel, 2,003 cubic-foot two bay covered hopper would become one of the most popular cars of its type with railroads and private industry. It was designed to haul everything from powdered chemicals, to grains, to construction materials such as sand or cement. Versatile and durable, this car continued in revenue service into the early 2000’s, and was sometimes found later in MOW service.

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Ice Reefer with Archbar Trucks

These Pacific Fruit Express ice reefer with Archbar trucks were built in 1913. They were later rebuilt as an R-30-6, and featured the “curved corner” scheme first used in 1936. Pacific Fruit Express, a joint venture between Union Pacific and Southern Pacific, was founded in 1906 and continued jointly until 1978 when the assets were divided between the two railroads.

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Fishbelly Gondola with Bettendorf Trucks

Built in late 1955 by the CB&Q’s Havelock Shops, these 1,844 cubic foot capacity fishbelly gondola with Bettendorf trucks were later rolled into Burlington Northern’s fleet of cars post-merger. Burlington Northern was formed through the mergers of Great Northern and Northern Pacific in 1970, and then merged with ATSF in 1995 to form BNSF.

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89ft Flat Car with Barber Roller Bearing Trucks

This 89’ flatcar with Barber Roller Bearing trucks was built in 1978 by ACF and set up for TOFC service for Denver & Rio Grande Western. D&RGW was formed in 1870 and operated the highest mainline railroad in the United States through the Colorado Rockies at an altitude of 10,240 feet.

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Order Due Date: October 24, 2023

Anticipated Delivery Date: November 2023