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ReeceJonOsborne

What were the longest freight cars during the steam era in the United States? (Not counting Schnabels)

Question

I know there were 50ft boxcars, 53ft flatcars, even 56ft gondolas, etc, but were there any cars 60ft or greater, especially in the latter days of steam/transition era? Google's being a bit cagey on the details.

Posted Apr 8, 2025, 9:11 PM UTC

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