Re: 1950’s wreck train photos

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In response to Mr. Anson's question on the types of cars and how many:

Having been around several different wreck outfits after the 1950's I can say that I never saw any two that were alike. 

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.

Frankfort, Indiana - Muncie Division

Diner - Converted from heavy-weight coach, previous history unknown.
Bunk - Converted from heavy-weight coach, previous history unknown.
Flat Car carrying spare trucks
Panel Rail Car
Derrick Idler - Had possum bellies for blocking and also carried cables, spreaders, etc.
Derrick - Originally 150-ton, later relaced with 250-ton car
50-ton hopper of ballast

At least two outfits, Bluefield and Shaffers Crossing had a flat car carrying Caterpillar tractors.

W.E. Honeycutt


>     On 01/26/2022 9:54 PM NW Mailing List <nw-mailing-list at nwhs.org> wrote:
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>     Tom:
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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.
> 
>     Best
>     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 mailto:nw-mailing-list at nwhs.org > wrote:
> >         Looking for 1950 era wreck train photos. Also would like to know types of cars and how many?
> >         Tom Anson
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