Peter's Model Railroading | The PRR Chartiers Branch | Equipment
X26
These are wooden, externally-braced, single-sheathed, box cars. The PRR cars seem to have retained the vertical brake staff.
Specifications
PRR Class:
X26
Purpose:
general merchandise box car
Built:
1919
Total Built:
9,900
Length:
40'
Width:
9'3"
Weight:
47,300lbs
Load:
100,000lbs
Color:
Tuscan (freight-car red)
Trucks:
2D-F3
Photos
PRR #44824, from my personal collection
The remaining photos I took at the Strasburg, PA Pennsylvania Railroad Museum in August 2013
