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Birth of 50' Box cars?

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I'm a little :oops: embarassed by this question. Should know the answer (and I've looked at about 2 hours worth sites). Approximately what year were the 50' box cars introduced? I remember them in the early 1960's, but assume they are older than that. Thanx for any replies. oldcook43 "Still a kid at heart :!: "
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Submitted by oldcook43 on Fri, 08/18/2006 - 12:07.

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Re:Birth of 50' Box cars?
Before WWII, most 50' cars were dedicated-purpose cars for automobiles, lumber, and furniture. Not many were in general service. By the late 1950s, they had become common.
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Fri, 08/18/2006 - 13:31

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