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AHW 359 (1981)

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Ahnapee & Western's 300- series cars were ex Ex- Providence & Worcester boxcars which came to the A&W in 1980. Some cars were completely painted dark maroon/brown with simple white lettering; others simply had the P&W lettering patched over.


Bob Welke photo , 1981.02.03 Plover, Wis..
This photo may not be reproduced without permission.

Official Railway Equipment Register data:
AHW 301 to 400   (100 cars)
ORER description: Box, Stl., Nailable Stl. Flr. AAR Mech. Designation: XM
Dimensions: 50'-6" IL x 9'-6" IW x 10'-7" IH Capacity: 5077 cu. ft.; 154000 lbs
Doors: 10'-0" W x 9'-10" H
ORER car totals
& dates:		 0 (1/80); 100 (1/81); 100 (1/82); 100 (1/83); 100 (1/84); 100 (1/86); 0 (1/87);

Go here for a link to full ORER data, including comments on car series AHW 301 to 400.

Modeling links:

Freight Car Models A list of manufacturers, models, and car numbers of Green Bay Route freight cars.
Modeling Tips A compilation of tips on producing models of specific types of Green Bay Route cars.
Decals Past and present sources for Green Bay Route decals and dry transfer lettering.
 

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