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EX-01 5600-5749 Express Reefer

CPR had 250 wood express reefer in their roster done over 5 different equipment orders(EO) between 1918 and 1929.

Year  EO  Number  Builder  
191814985500-5549Angus Shops
191815255550-5599Angus Shops
192219305600-5649CC&F
192622565650-5699CC&F
192925195700-5749NSC

I plan to do the 5600-5749 series of cars as they are all similar design.


CPHA: Norm Szun Collection

The entire express reefer fleet was renumberd to 280000 freight car series in 1965.

Models will be offered with lettering in Bury or modern-Roman lettering. Note: The maple leaf ronden was removed 1932.

The kit will include one piece body, underframe, details, metal ladders, steps, brake bits, trucks and decals. You provide wire and couplers.