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Twenty-five double door boxcars arrived in 1930 for automobile service;
they were later rebuilt as single door cars as shown in this photo. Note
the deep side sill where the double door had been. The last of these cars
were retired in 1970.
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Richard Hendrickson
collection .
This photo may not be reproduced without permission.
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Official Railway Equipment Register data:
| GBW 14000 to 14048
(25 cars) |
| ORER description: |
Auto., Stl. Und., Comp. Super., Staggered Side
Doors |
AAR Mech. Designation: |
XM |
| Dimensions: |
40'-6" IL x 9'-2" IW x 10'-0"
(9'-6") IH |
Capacity: |
3713 cu. ft.; 80000 lbs |
| Doors: |
11'-11" W x 9'-6" H |
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ORER car totals
& dates: |
25 (7/40); 25 (4/50); 25 (4/52);
24 (1/55); 22 (1/60); 40 (includes 14000- & 15000-) (10/62);
38 (4/64); 35 (1/65); 26 (4/66); 18 (7/67); 4 (4/69);
3 (1/70); 0 (4/71); |
Go here for a link to full ORER
data, including comments on car series GBW
14000 to 14048.
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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