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DAR069782
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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.
Specifications:
- 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
Digby Wharf with freight unloaded from SS Princess Helene with CPR Refrigerator Car on left, CN Boxcar 409933 at centre and DAR boxcar 69782 on right, winter late 1930s.
References and Footnotes
(1) "Canadian Pacific Railway Freight Cars", Series 69750-69848 69850-69998, Canadian Freight Cars
(2) Official Railway Equipment Register, July 1935, page 381
