NEB&W Guide to GLa-Type Twin Ribbed Hopper Cars - A-BThis file is open to website members only
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Twin Hopper Cars Table of Contents
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This chapter contains ribbed 8-panel 30 foot twin hoppers, with sides that were 10 feet or so high (8 inches lower than the standard for USRA-type cars). The cars listed also have the protruding end sill and other older features as represented on the Bowser GLa kit.
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