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Frisco Larry

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MTL War Bonds 3 pack
« on: April 28, 2014, 04:54:29 PM »
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Just got the 3 pack today.  There is at least one error on the SRLX reefer.  The paper insert gives the build date as 1953, while the car clearly shows a build date of 10-25.  The car also has a servicing mark of, C 4-53.  My question is, Is this correct? Would a car be serviced in 1953 and left with a WWII paint scheme, or is the servicing date an error?  The PRR two bay hopper has a servicing date of 5-43, thus I suspect the date on the reefer is transposed.

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Re: MTL War Bonds 3 pack
« Reply #1 on: April 28, 2014, 08:15:08 PM »
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The build date on the car is correct.  While it's plausible that the car may not have been repainted in the all-red scheme before being serviced in April 1953, yes it does appear the numbers were transposed.  It's easy enough to backdate the service date to 1943.

What is missing is the repack data in the lower left corner, and the "Swift & Company Lessee" underneath the dimensional data on the right.
« Last Edit: April 28, 2014, 08:21:25 PM by bbussey »
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