When loading the West Side flatcars at Alder Gulch I got a chance to take a quick look at the old Montana Southern gondola that is on display, and I had a few questions. First off, I've always heard that this car originated on the F&CC, is that correct? Also, does anyone know of any extant photos of this car or others of the class in regular service? And finally, while the gondola has spent most of it's displayed life on former UTLX trucks, am I correct in assuming it originally rode on the same style trucks as the F&CC boxcars?
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks in Advance, Taylor