Re: 6500 series flatcar trivia

bonefish Wrote:
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> [attachment 44197 narrowgaugecountry_p102.jpg]
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> Here's the photo Dave alluded to from 'Narrow
> Gauge Country' page 102 (Sept. 12, 1946 -
> Richardson). A wonderful book if you can find it.
>
> So William, at least one other 6500 was equipped
> (at least temporarily) with the swivel plate.
> Looks to me like the same bolster off the standard
> gauge cars the 6500s were cut down from, just
> flipped and centered, bolted to the side frames.
> Mother necessity once again.
>
> Mike


Mike

I had the same thought when I first saw the photo. Will make a nice addition to any model of a 6500 flat I think. Seeing a load like that must have been pretty cool to see especially with the swivel plates in play! Neat stuff and the Grande has no shortage of interesting little inventions.

William
aka drgwk37