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WRX 9015 (1965)

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Western Refrigerator Lines started in 1929 with a fleet of 500 wood refrigerator cars for GB&W customers; by the 1960s most of the remaining cars were painted gray and had the simplified lettering scheme shown.


unknown photo , 1965.02 Atlanta, Georgia.
This photo may not be reproduced without permission.

Official Railway Equipment Register data:
WRX 9000 to 9999   (500 cars)
ORER description: Refrig., Stl. Und. AAR Mech. Designation: RS
Dimensions: 33'-2 5/8 IL x 8'-4 3/8" IW x 7'-5" 13/16" IH Capacity: 1970 cu. ft.; 80000 lbs
Doors: 4'-0" W x 6'-0" H
ORER car totals
& dates:		 435 (7/40); 417 (4/50); 400 (4/52); 400 (1/55); 350 (1/60); 249 (10/62); 204 (4/64); 183 (1/65); 166 (4/66); 135 (7/67); 36 (4/69); 35 (1/70); 34 (4/71); 15 (4/72); 5 (4/73); 5 (1/74); 5 (4/75); 1 (1/76); 1 (1/77); 0 (7/78);

Go here for a link to full ORER data, including comments on car series WRX 9000 to 9999.

Modeling links:

Freight Car Models A list of manufacturers, models, and car numbers of Green Bay Route freight cars.
Modeling Tips A compilation of tips on producing models of specific types of Green Bay Route cars.
Decals Past and present sources for Green Bay Route decals and dry transfer lettering.
 

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Updated July 21, 2012

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Updated July 11, 2015