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EX-01 29000-29018 ex-4823-4872 Through Box
In 1913 CPR Hochelaga shops rebuilt 50 truss rod box cars with steel Z-bar center sills and Z-brace reinforced ends for express box service in the 4823-4872 number series. These were used in dual frieght/passenger express service handling domestic and international bulk mail and publications such as 'Star Weekly', etc. Some were even used in BC to carry certain types of seasonal fruits. Through box cars were painted and lettered as a standard freight car - mineral brown and white lettering.
Express box numbers dwindled quickly in the 1920s and stragglers retired in 1937. Nineteen were reassigned to through box service numbered 29000-29018. It appears that at some point cars had steel reinforcement added to the center rails and the inner truss rod removed around 1955 (more research necessary). The last car remained in service to 1959.
4823-4872 series history with photo or documentation confirmed numbers
1913 - 50 rebuilt box cars 1927 - 47 in service 1929 - 6 in service(known numbers:4837,4839,4851,4963,4864,4871)29000-29018 series history
1937 - 19 in service 1944 - 15 in service 1947 - 15 in service 1950 - 10 in service 1951 - 8 in service 1952 - 8 in service 1955 - 5 in service(known number: 29009) 1956 - 4 in service 1957 - 2 in service(known numbers 29000, 29006) 1958 - 2 in service(known numbers: 29000, 29006) 1959 - 1 in service(known number: 29006)Two models are planned.
EX-01a As built in 1913 with appropriate lettering EX-01b Modern lettering style.The kit includes one piece body, underframe, details, metal ladders, steps, brake bits and decals. You provide wire, trucks and couplers.