Evolution of log cars?

BoxcabE50 Apr 3, 2022

  1. BoxcabE50

    BoxcabE50 HOn30 & N Scales Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    I am looking for a general time line concerning log cars specifically built for that purpose.

    Specifically, the changes in their bunks, from low chocks, to tall stakes. When did the stakes begin to grow in height? I remember building the new stakes, when the Milwaukee Road upgraded their log cars. This was the winter of 1974-75. But such tall bunks had already been in use for many years.

    Was this development in the early to mid-1950's? Or sooner? Anyone have some ideas?
     
  2. Mr. Trainiac

    Mr. Trainiac TrainBoard Member

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  3. Kisatchie

    Kisatchie TrainBoard Member

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    Hmm... first there were
    twig cars, then branch
    cars, and finally log cars...
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  4. BoxcabE50

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