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B&SR Box Car 56 - Official Work Thread
Mike Fox:
Here is a couple of shots of Box Car 56 while in service. Notice the hinges for the livestock doors.
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Wayne Laepple:
No worries about interior visibility with the size of those windows! ;D
John Kokas:
I personally wouldn't worry about additional windows. If we have a small generator (eg. Honda) on board with LED lighting inside we'll be just fine. I forgot to add - (1) a workbench with an outlet so we have a place to repair hand tools, (like broken handles), and other small jobs. (2) shelving space for mag-phone line reels, spare phones, and test/repair equipment. I'm sure John M. would appreciate it.
John McNamara:
--- Quote from: John Kokas on October 27, 2020, 10:58:55 AM ---(2) shelving space for mag-phone line reels, spare phones, and test/repair equipment. I'm sure John M. would appreciate it.
--- End quote ---
Thank you for your mag-phone thoughts. :) Certainly a field-phone should be kept aboard so that calls could be made from anywhere along the line that a phone post is nearby. I guess this brings up a question of where we would likely use the tool car. Additions to the TOM and EOT sites would be likely spots.
Bob Holmes:
I've been in love with this car since it reappeared at the WW&F. The idea that it carried livestock is totally intriguing. The idea that it can become THE Tool Car for the WW&F is equally engaging.
A well-equipped Tool Car can be used anywhere it's needed. That's the beauty.
Next to my commitment to the Electrical Building and putting power into the Carbarn/Museum, this becomes my next passion!
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