Description
Railroad Short Name: SSW
Developed at the request by S.P. shippers wishing for a 57 feet of clear space on bulkhead flats to allow full utilization of 70 ton capacity before it “cube” out. Â S.P. paid Gunderson (GBEC) $12,186 each for bulkhead equipped flats and $10,000 for plain flat cars. It took 10 gallons of Sherwin-Williams “Metal to Metal” Freight Car paint per car. Bulkhead flat cars were routinely pressed into lumber service even though they were intended for plasterboard service. Delivered in 3/66, 4/66, 5/66 as 125 plain decks and 125 bulkhead-equipped flats.
Prototype specific details:
Precise tooling and details.
- Stand-off grab irons, and ladders
- Coupler lift bars
- Brake hoses
- Metal wheels
- Fine printing
- Smooth rolling
- The wood planking on the bulkhead is removable
- Equipped with Kadee #58 couplers
Multiple car numbers all for your lumber and general freight needs.
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