It isn't a locomotive, but it is interesting none the less. These are relatively rare cars, and sound to be quite complete. Not sure if they have trucks though. Follow the link...

http://www.democratherald.com/articles/ ... 3_rail.txt

Thanks, Taylor

Hi,

I recall Heather telling me about these last year.

I think these are the bodies only -- no trucks or underframe. The PFE cars were built with a wooden body that sat on the steel frame.

Brian,

I only live about twenty miles from where these cars are, I'm going to try and see them if I can. Regardless, being reasonably protected for 70 years makes them fairly rare wooden cars. I wouldn't think trucks would be too terribly hard to find for them. I wonder what museum would take them if the warehouse gets torn down.

Thanks, Taylor

Brian,

I just reread your post, the frame itself might be a bit harder to acquire. I guess they'd make good storage if nothing else.

Thanks, Taylor

Depending on what is missing in the underframe area, that could be trucks, couplers, draft gear, brake components, reservoir, rigging, piping, and a wealth of other stuff. Much of that would indeed be hard to find today.

So I hope you do get to see the cars, and are surprised pleasantly with what is left. Please try to take and post pics.

Bob Kutella