NS NORTHBOUND MIXED FREIGHT         
86' QUAD DOOR AUTO PARTS BOX CARS WERE DEVELOPED BACK IN THE 60'S TO CARRY LIGHT BULKY LOADS IN VOLUME FOR THE AUTO INDUSTRY. GENERALLY THESE CARS CARRIED FINISHED SHHET METAL PARTS LOADED IN RACKS AND LOADED WITH FORK LIFT TRUCKS. GENERALLY USED FOR HOODS, DOJRS FENDERS AND QUARTER PANELS, THEY WERE SEEN IN VOLUME IN SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN AND OTHER AUTO MANUFACTURING AREAS. THESE ARE SLOWLY BEING REPLACED BY CONTAINERS AS PARTS MANUFACTURING HAS SHIFTED US MArUFACTURING TO WORLDWIDE MANUFACTURING
Date: 6/11/1988 Location: New Castle, IN Views: 451 Collection Of:   Gregory Garbacz
Rolling Stock: NW 860170 (Box Car) Author:  Gregory Garbacz
NS NORTHBOUND MIXED FREIGHT
Picture Categories: Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Action This picture is part of album:  East Central Indiana Railroading & Industry
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TERRENCE ROBLE General A rare bird, great catch! 8/4/2015 12:26:07 PM

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