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Boxcar, 40 Foot, Steel Single Door

Vehicle - Rail - Rolling Stock (Freight) - 40 Foot Steel Single Door
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NameBoxcar, 40 Foot, Steel Single Door
RegionNorth America
CategoryRail
TypeRolling Stock (Freight)
SubTypeBoxcar
Variety40 Foot Steel Single Door
ManufacturerVarious (Details)
EraNA Era III: Transition (1939 - 1957)



History: Steel boxcars became a common site in the post-WWII period (also known as the transition era). Steel construction resulted in a lighter, lower-maintenance car that was less expensive to acquire and operate. The economies of scale that happened during the war along with a cessation of orders from the military resulted in a plentiful, inexpensive source of metal and aluminum for the railcar manufacturers which in turn led a complete replacement of the aging wood-sheathed fleets with new steel cars.
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Item Links: We found: 1 different collections associated with Rail - Rolling Stock (Freight) - 40 Foot Steel Single Door
Item created by: gdm on 2020-04-14 10:53:24

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