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Author:  Bill Hayes [ Mon Jul 21, 2003 10:23 am ]
Post subject:  Cheap Tank Cars

The Navy is auctioning 9 tank cars that were built 1952-1962. Since most spent their life within the confines of Norfolk Naval Shipyard they probably have low miles and are well maintained. Starting bid is $35/each...bidding can be done on-line and closes Aug 20th. Pictures are on the web page. May be useful for something?

http://www.govliquidation.com/auction/view?auctionId=228688&convertTo=USD
whayes@nsn.cmar.navy.mil

Author:  JimBoylan [ Mon Jul 21, 2003 11:52 am ]
Post subject:  Box cars, also!

And the Naval Weapons Station at Earle, N.J. is
trying to dispose of about 250 50-ton XL boxcars
built about 1954.
5-1/2 x 10" friction bearings, wood floors, many
with sprayed-on asbestoes interior rustproofing,
some with new galvanized roofs, instead.
It may be possible to arrange movement on their
own wheels to any point on the Navy's railroad,
which does extend a long distance into Newark Bay.

104577.651@compuserve.com

Author:  Dan Rohrback [ Thu Jul 24, 2003 1:04 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Box cars, also!

There is also what appears to be Pullman-built Troop Sleeper car, fitted out with living quarters and a diesel generator set, up for auction. Apparently located at Eglin Air Force base in Florida, starting bid also $35.
Dan

Troop Sleeper up for Auction
ge44tonner@cox.net

Author:  mjeff [ Sat Jul 26, 2003 8:26 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Box cars, also!

> And the Naval Weapons Station at Earle, N.J.
> is
> trying to dispose of about 250 50-ton XL
> boxcars
> built about 1954.
> 5-1/2 x 10" friction bearings, wood
> floors, many
> with sprayed-on asbestoes interior
> rustproofing,
> some with new galvanized roofs, instead.
> It may be possible to arrange movement on
> their
> own wheels to any point on the Navy's
> railroad,
> which does extend a long distance into
> Newark Bay.

Can you find photo's of these boxcars anywhere?


gmaits@newhoperailroad.com

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