PRR Outside Braced Boxcar

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Box Car # 499369

Boxcar 499369 was built in 1912 as a standard Pennsylvania X23 outside braced boxcar. After World War II, this was one of hundreds that were converted to work cars. These cars were all painted battle ship gray (the railroad took advantage of the glut of war surplus paint) and were used for anything from bunk cars to tool cars to kitchens. The car was a part of the collection at the Grand Rapids Electric Railway museum and was acquired by NORM in 1999.

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This photo shows it inside the carbarn at NORM next to TR&LC 588 and LSE 151.

PRR outside braced boxcar restoration nears completion. A final coat of gray paint and black lettering are next. Photo from NORM’s 2002 members day picnic.

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Last updated 01/02/08

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