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Mike Trent

February 17, 2006 06:12AM

It was part of the requirements to comply with the Government contract to carry US Mail. There were several other requirements as well. Steel trucks, reinforcing, US Mail slots in the sides, restrictions of access, etc. Same for the D&RGW on their long RPO's.

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C&S Baggage and mail cars	Erik Priess	February 17, 2006 12:27AM
Re: C&S RPO's	Mike Trent	February 17, 2006 06:12AM
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