Re: C&S 8027 Progres

Jason Midyette Wrote:
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> The pine needle beam started out as a
> D&RGW high side gondola side sill, then became a
> D&RGW 3000 series boxcar needle beam and is now on
> C&S 8027. As a side note, the side and
> intermediate sill spacing is the same on a D&RGW
> 3000 series boxcar and C&S 8027, I was able to use
> the original bolt holes in the needle beam.
>

Interesting. Most interesting to ME is that it's pine.

You should have my contact info Jason. We can make new ones if you'd prefer. Historic fabric and all, if it's better to make replacements for parts that need to be cannibalized from other cars.

Especially if they are common to the D&RGW stock, it might make sense for me to mill up a few for safe keeping. Just a thought.

Looks great! I can't wait to see it in Como!

Dan