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RE: (erielack) EL and 40' Boxcars



> The WNYRHS has 40' boxcar EL 88046, which was renumbered from 
> the EL 54000-54999 series, which were renumbered from ?????? 
> (I think a DL&W series). You can see the car at: 
> http://www.trainweb.org/wnyrhs/equipmentFrame1Source1.htm


These cars were rebuilt for food service (AAR XF classification), mostly
flour if memory serves me? When they were rebuilt, they were renumbered
into the 88000-series. They were quite distinctive with the "XF FOOD
SERVICE ONLY" logo to the left of the door.

	- Paul

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