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Dominion Atlantic Railway Boxcar No. 69832
A 38-foot boxcar in the 69900 series which were specially built for apple service, most likely with insulated sides. They were built in 1911 and in service until 1939.[1] Lettered for the DAR, the were officially carried on the CPR boxcar list. A photo of this car beside Boarding car 851 in 1937 indicate that it may have been reassigned to Category:MOW Service by that date.
Specifications:[2]
- Outside Length: 38'2"
- Outside Width: 9'10"
- Height, rail to running board: 13'6"
- Side doors: 5' wide, 7'7" high
- Capacity: 65,000 lbs, 1809 cubic feet (2)
Gallery
DAR locomotive No. 2552 fresh from repainting in front of the Kentville Repair Shop with a glimpse of Boarding car 851 and Boxcar 69832, circa summer 1937.
References and Footnotes
- ↑ "Canadian Pacific Railway Freight Cars", Series 69750-69848 69850-69998, Canadian Freight Cars
- ↑ Official Railway Equipment Register, July 1935
