NEB&W Guide to WWII War-Emergency Composite Twin Hopper CarsThis file is open to website members only
Last Update: 2008-04-17
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The WWII War-Emergency designs were different in philosophy from the USRA designs. The WWII cars were meant to be rebuilt as soon as possible with steel. Yes, many of these War-Emergency hoppers lasted out their life unmodified, and many USRA wood box cars and gons were rebuilt to steel, but the WWII designs planned for steel conversion. As a result, perhaps, the AAR decided to put