MWCX 500395 is new here.
Date:
3/11/2014
Location:
Akron, OH
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106
Collection Of:
Fred Stuckmann
Rolling Stock:
MWCX 500395 (Box Car)
Author:
Fred Stuckmann
Picture Categories: RollingStock,Action
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Bernie Feltman
General
Former Amtrak car? Looks great with ZERO vandalism by thugs with spray paint
3/20/2014 9:21:59 AM
Harry Edmunds
General
These are PCF 62" insulated box cars, better known as "Beer Cars". They were owned by the Manufacturers Railway Co. The railroad was owned by Anheuser Busch Brewing in St. Louis, MO. The railroad served the brewery as well as industrial customers along the riverfront in St. Louis. Anheuser Busch sold the railroad to Foster Townsend Rail Logistics (FTRL) almost 3 years ago. FTRL sold the "Beer Cars" to Midwest Rail Car (MWCX). FTRL still uses most of the Manufacturers Railway Co. locomotives (switchers). They may be found up and down the riverfront on the St. Louis side. These "Beer Cars" may be found all over the country.
3/21/2014 12:39:39 AM
Harry Edmunds
General
Correction: They are 62' not 62" as previously noted. Sorry.
3/21/2014 12:56:26 AM
Fred Stuckmann
General
Great information, thanks for the insight Harry.
3/21/2014 7:14:10 AM
Gary Everhart
General
Great catch, Fred! Not a common sight!
4/3/2014 11:06:01 AM
Fred Stuckmann
General
Thank you.
4/3/2014 12:34:50 PM
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