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Refrigerators cars in NP service in the 1970 era as shown in the ORERs of the time.
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Car TypeCar NumbersLength Inner between Ice Tanks, bulkheadLength Inner between linings clear, Bulkheads collapsedWidth InnerHeight InnerLength outerWidth at EavesHeight Outer Rail, EavesHeight Outer MaxDoors, Side WidthDoors, Side HeightCubic Ft Between Ice Boxes Bulkheads in PlaceCar CodeDiagramNotesFilterComplied By
Refrigerator Mechanical
100-14944' 5"8' 8"7' 11"55' 2"9' 8" & 9' 11"14' 2" & 13' 8"14' 10"6'7' 9"
2900
120,000
RP
50
50
50
Lynn Francis
Refrigerator Mechanical
150-24944' 5"8' 6"8'55' 2"9' 11" & 10' 1"14' 2" & 13' 8"14' 10"6'7' 9"
3023
120,000
RP
100
100
99
Lynn Francis
Refrigerator Mechanical
250-29944' 5"8' 6"8'55' 4"9' 10" & 10' 1"14' 1" & 13' 8"14' 10"6'7' 9"
3023
120,000
RP
47
47
47
Lynn Francis
Refrigerator Mechanical
300-39944' 5"8' 6"8'55'9' 11" & 10' 1"14' 2" & 13' 8"14' 10"8'7' 9"
3023
120,000
RP
100
100
100
Lynn Francis
Refrigerator Mechanical
400-49945' 7"8' 8"8' 7"56' 2"9' 5" & 10' 2"14' 6" & 14'15' 1"8'8' 9"
3407
120,000
RPLCars are equipped with load dividers.
50
50
50
Lynn Francis
Refrigerator Mechanical
450-49945' 7"8' 8"8' 5"56' 2"9' 5" & 10' 2"14' 6" & 14'15' 1"8'8' 8"
3305
136,000
RP
49
49
49
Lynn Francis
Refrigerator Mechanical
50034' 3"8' 6"8' 7"45' 1"9' 11" & 10' 1"14' 3" & 13' 8"14' 10"6'7' 7"
2530
100,000
RP
1
1
1
Lynn Francis
Refrigerator Mechanical
502-52534' 2"8' 6"8' 8"45' 1"9' 10" & 10' 1"14' 2" & 13' 8"14' 11"6'7' 7"
2523
96,000
RP
24
24
24
Lynn Francis
Refrigerator Mechanical
526-55050' 9"9'8' 8"63' 8"9' & 10'14' 7" & 14' 1"15' 1"8' 1" 8' 7"
4120
133,000
RPLCars in this series are equipped with load dividers and 20" travel cushion underframe.
25
25
25
Lynn Francis
Refrigerator Mechanical
551-62050' 9"9'8' 11"63' 8"9' & 10'14' 7" & 14' 1"15' 1"9'8' 8"
4,025
132,000
RPLCars in this series are equipped with load dividers and 20" travel cushion underframe. Also cars 600 and 601 are equipped with pallets, platforms or skids, or containers which will be considered part of the car.
69
69
69
Lynn Francis
Refrigerator Mechanical
621-62550' 9"9'9' 3"63' 8"9' & 10'14' 7" & 14' 1"15' 1"9'8' 10"
4,251
132,000
RPLCars in this series are equipped with cross bar type loading device, and 20" Travel Hydra-CushionDevice.
5
5
5
Lynn Francis
Refrigerator Mechanical
626-63050' 9"9'9' 3"63' 8"9' & 10'14' 7" & 14' 1"15' 1"9'8' 10"
4,251
133,000
RPLCars in this series are equipped with cross bar type loading device, and 20" Travel Hydra-CushionDevice.
5
5
5
Lynn Francis
Refrigerator Mechanical
631-72550' 9"9'8' 11"63' 8"9' & 10'14' 7" & 14' 1"15' 1"9'8' 8"
4,025
133,000
RPLCars in this series are equipped with load dividers and 20" travel cushion underframe.
95
95
95
Lynn Francis
Refrigerator Mechanical
726-87050' 9"9'8' 11"63' 9"9' 6" & 10'14' 5" & 14' 2"15'9'8' 8"
4,025
133,000
RPLCars in this series are equipped with load dividers and 20" travel cushion underframe.
144
143
143
Lynn Francis
Refrigerator Mechanical
871-87550' 9"9'9' 3"63' 9"9' 6" & 10'14' 5" & 14' 2"15'9'8' 8"
4,251
133,000
RPLCars in this series are equipped with cross bar type loading device, and 20" Travel Keystone Cushion Device.
5
5
5
Lynn Francis
Refrigerator Mechanical
876-97550' 9"9'8' 11"63' 9"9' 6" & 10'14' 5" & 14' 2"15'9'8' 8"
4025
133,000
RPLCars in this series are equipped with load dividers and 20" travel cushion underframe. Also cars 964 and 965 are equipped with pallets, platforms or skids, or containers which will be considered part of the car. Cars 964 to 975 are equipped with pallets, platform or skids, or containers which will be considered part of the car.
100
100
99
Lynn Francis
Refrigerator Mechanical
1500-159950' 9"9'8' 11"63' 9"9' 6" & 10'14' 5" & 14' 2"15'9'8' 8"
4025
133,000
RPLCars in this series are equipped with load dividers and 20" travel cushion underframe.
100
97
97
Lynn Francis
Refrigerator Mechanical
1600-164950' 10"9'9'63' 9"10'14' 1"14' 11"10' 6"8' 8"
4050
133,000
RPLCars in this series are equipped with load dividers and 20" travel cushion underframe.
0
0
50
Lynn Francis
Refrigerator, Steel
91000-9124933' 2"39'8' 3"7' 3"44' 9"9' 6' & 9' 9"12' 10" & 12' 6"15'4'7' 6"
12,800
12,200
11,600
309
1988
2,332
80,000
RSCapacity of refrigerator cars includes weight of ice in bunkers. Are equipped with half-stage icing grates. When in position, capacities and dimensions of ice bunkers are as follows Pounds Crushed Ice=6,300, Pounds Coarse Ice=6,100, Pounds Chunk Ice=5,700 Cubical Capacity=153cf, Depth 3 ft. 1 in. Cars equipped with Preco Floor Fans.
200
200
159
Lynn Francis
Refrigerator, Steel
91250-9149933' 2"8' 3"7' 3"44' 9"9' 6" & 9' 9"12' 10" & 12' 6"15'4'7' 6"
12,900
12,200
11,500
306
1988
80,000
RSCapacity of refrigerator cars includes weight of ice in bunkers. Are equipped with half-stage icing grates. When in position, capacities and dimensions of ice bunkers are as follows Pounds Crushed Ice=6,700, Pounds Coarse Ice=6,300, Pounds Chunk Ice=6,000 Cubical Capacity=159cf, Depth 3 ft. 4 in. Cars equipped with Preco Floor Fans.
243
241
208
Lynn Francis
Refrigerator, Steel
91500-9199933' 2"8' 3"7' 4"44' 9"9' 6" & 9' 9"12' 10" & 12' 6"14' 9"6'7' 5"
12,900
12,200
11,500
306
2023
100,000
RSCapacity of refrigerator cars includes weight of ice in bunkers. Are equipped with half-stage icing grates. When in position, capacities and dimensions of ice bunkers are as follows Pounds Crushed Ice=6,700, Pounds Coarse Ice=6,300, Pounds Chunk Ice=6,700, Pounds Coarse Ice=6,300, Pounds Chunk Ice=6,000 Cubical Capacity=159cf, Depth 3 ft. 4 in. Cars equipped with Preco Top Bunker, Electric Fans.
437
428
427
Lynn Francis
Refrigerator, Steel
93000-9301933' 2"8' 3"44' 9"9' 6" & 9' 9"12' 10" & 12' 6"14' 9"6'6' 8"
12,900
12,200
11,500
306
1790
110,000
RSBCapacity of refrigerator cars includes weight of ice in bunkers. Are equipped with half-stage icing grates. When in position, capacities and dimensions of ice bunkers are as follows Pounds Crushed Ice=6,700, Pounds Coarse Ice=6,300, Pounds Chunk Ice=6,000 Cubical Capacity=159cf, Depth 3 ft. 2 in. Cars equipped with Preco Top Bunker, Electric Fans.
20
20
20
Lynn Francis
Refrigerator, Steel
93020-9304933' 2"8' 3"7'44' 9"9' 6" & 9' 9"12' 10" & 12' 6"14' 9"6'6' 9"
12,900
12,200
11,500
306
1927 & 1811
110,000
RSBCapacity of refrigerator cars includes weight of ice in bunkers. Are equipped with half-stage icing grates. When in position, capacities and dimensions of ice bunkers are as follows Pounds Chrushed Ice=6,700, Pounds Coarse Ice=6,300, Pounds Chunk Ice=6,000 Cubical Capacity=159cf, Depth 3 ft. 2 in. Cars equipped with Preco Top Bunker, Electric Fans.
29
29
29
Lynn Francis
Refrigerator, Steel
94000-9409442' 6"8' 5"7' 6"56' 3"9' 11" & 10' 2"12' 11" & 12' 8"15' 1"4'7'
15,000
14,000
13,600
362
2694
125,000
RSCapacity of refrigerator cars includes weight of ice in bunkers. Are equipped with half-stage icing grates. When in position, capacities and dimensions of ice bunkers are as follows Pounds Chrushed Ice=7,500, Pounds Coarse Ice=7,200, Pounds Chunk Ice=6,800, Cubical Capacity=181cf, Depth 3 ft. 2 in. Cars equipped with Preco Top Bunker, Electric Fans.
73
65
63
Lynn Francis
Refrigerator, Steel, (RBL)
96000-9619950'9' 3"10'57' 10"10'14' 4"15'10'9' 4"
4,538
140,000
RBLCars equipped with ceiling hooks for application of portable heaters and harnesses. Also equipped withload dividers and adjustable side wall fillers. Car equipped with 20 inch travel cushion underframe. And reinforced steel floors and are sutiable for heavy coil tin plate loading. Cars 96104,96109,96115, 96140, 96152, 96155, 96163, 96173, 96189 are equipped with pallets, platforms or skids, or containers which will be considered part of the car.
200
199
199
Lynn Francis
Refrigerator, Steel, (RBL)
97000-9709950'9' 4"9' 10"54' 5"9' 4" & 10'14' 6" & 14'15' 1"9'9' 4"
4613
140,000
RBLCars equipped with ceiling hooks for application of portable heaters and harnesses. Also equipped withload dividers and adjustable side wall fillers. Car equipped with 20 inch travel cushion underframe. And reinforced steel floors and are sutiable for heavy coil tin plate loading.
100
100
100
Lynn Francis
Refrigerator, Steel, (RBL)
97100-9712350' 1"9' 3"9' 10"57' 7"9' 6" & 10' 1"14' 5" & 14'15' 1"10'9' 3"
4616
140,000
RBLCars equipped with load dividers and adjustable side wall fillers, and 20 inch travel cushion underframe. Cars numbered 97119, 97120, 97121, 97123, are equipped with Evans "Air-Pak" bulkheads. Cars 97100 to 97123 are equipped with pallets, platforms or skids,or containers which will be considered part of the car.
23
23
23
Lynn Francis
Refrigerator, Steel, (RBL)
97124, 9712550' 1"9' 3"9' 11"57' 10"10' & 10' 2"14' 3" & 13' 11"14' 11"12' 2"9' 5"
4646
138,000
RBLCars equipped withload dividers and adjustable side wall fillers, and 20 inch travel cushion underframe.
2
2
2
Lynn Francis
Refrigerator, Steel, (RBL)
97500-9754950'9' 4"10'58' 6"9' 4" & 10' 14' 6" & 14'15' 2"9'9' 4"
4,669
140,000
RBLCars equipped with ceiling hooks for application of portable heaters and harnesses. Also equipped with.Crossbar type loading devices. Car equipped with 24 inch travel cushion underframe.
50
49
49
Lynn Francis
Refrigerator, Steel, (RBL)
97550-9756950'9' 4"10'57' 10"9' 4" & 10'14' 6" & 14'15' 2"9'9' 4"
4,669
140,000
RBLCars equipped with ceiling hooks for application of portable heaters and harnesses. Also equipped withload dividers and adjustable side wall fillers. Car equipped with 20 inch travel cushion underframe.
20
20
20
Lynn Francis
Refrigerator, Steel, (RBL)
97570-9759950'9' 3"10'57' 10"9' 4" & 10'14' 6" & 14'15' 2"9' 9' 4"
4,556
140,000
RBLCars equipped with ceiling hooks for application of portable heaters and harnesses. Also equipped withload dividers and adjustable side wall fillers. Car equipped with 20 inch travel cushion underframe. Cars 97570, 97572, 97573, 97575 to 97578, 97583, 97586, 97590 to 97594, 97598, 97599.
30
30
30
Lynn Francis
Refrigerator, Steel, (RBL)
97600-9769250'9' 3"10'57' 9"9' 4" & 10'14' 6" & 14'15' 1"10'9' 4"
4,538
140,000
RBLCars equipped with ceiling hooks for application of portable heaters and harnesses. Also equipped withload dividers and adjustable side wall fillers. Car equipped with 20 inch travel cushion underframe. And reinforced steel floors and are sutiable for heavy coil tin plate loading. Cars 97602, 97606,97610,97616,97617,97620,97627,97629, 97631, 97632,97634, 97635, 97636, 97638, 97639, 97643, 97645, 97652, 97656, 97658, 97660, 97663, 97664, 97667, 97670, 97672, 97676, 97677, 97686, 97688, 97689, 97692. are equipped with pallets, platforms or skids, or containers which will be considered part of the car.
92
91
90
Lynn Francis
Refrigerator, Steel, (RBL)
97693-9769950'9' 3"9' 7"57' 9"9' 4" & 10'14' 6" & 14'15' 1"10'9' 4"
4,386
140,000
RBLCars equipped with ceiling hooks for application of portable heaters and harnesses. Also equipped withload dividers and adjustable side wall fillers. Car equipped with 20 inch travel cushion underframe. Cars 97693-to-97699, are equipped with pallets, platform or skids, or containers which will be considered part of the car.
7
7
7
Lynn Francis
Refrigerator, Steel, (RBL)
97700-9779950'9' 3"10'57' 9"9' 4" & 10'14' 6" & 14'15' 1"10'9' 4"
4,538
139,000
RBLCars equipped with ceiling hooks for application of portable heaters and harnesses. Also equipped withload dividers and adjustable side wall fillers. Car equipped with 20 inch travel cushion underframe. And reinforced steel floors and are sutiable for heavy coil tin plate loading. Cars 97703, 97706, 97707, 97718, 97721, 97724, 97726, 97738, 97739, 97752, 97754 to97756, 97767, 97770 to 97773, 97779, 97785,97789, 97794,97796, are equipped with pallets, platform or skids, or containers which will be considered part of the car.
100
100
100
Lynn Francis
Refrigerator, Steel, (RBL)
97800-9789950'9' 3"10'57' 10"9' 4" & 10'14' 6" & 14'15' 1"10'9' 4"
4,538
139,000
RBLCars equipped with ceiling hooks for application of portable heaters and harnesses. Also equipped withload dividers and adjustable side wall fillers. Car equipped with 20 inch travel cushion underframe. And reinforced steel floors and are sutiable for heavy coil tin plate loading. Cars 97800, 97805, 97818, 97821, 97832 to 97834, 97836,97838, 97844, 97852, 97860 to 97864, 97868,97869, 97871, 97890, 97894 97895, 97899. are equipped with pallets, platform or skids, or containers which will be considered part of the car.
100
99
99
Lynn Francis
Refrigerator, Steel, (RBL)
98000-9814949' 10"8' 10"9' 5"54' 5"9' 4" & 9' 11"14' 6" & 13' 11"15' 1"8' 3"9' 2"
4,187
135,000
RBLCars equipped with ceiling hooks for application of portable heaters and harnesses. Also equipped with crossbar type loading devices.
147
147
146
Lynn Francis
Refrigerator, Steel, (RBL)
98150-9829950'9' 4"9' 10"55' 1"9' 4" & 9' 9"14' 6" & 14' 3"15' 1"9'9' 4"
4,611
134,000
RBLCars equipped with ceiling hooks for application of portable heaters and harnesses. Also equipped with crossbar type loading devices. Also equipped with tube type cushioning device, and reinforced steel floors and are suitable for heavy coil tin plate loading. Cars 98156, 98212, and 98272 are equipped with pallets, platforms or skids, or containers which will be considered part of the car.
150
148
147
Lynn Francis
Refrigerator, Steel, (RBL)
98300-9849950'9' 4"9' 10"54' 7"9' 4" & 10'14' 6" & 14'15' 1"9'9' 4"
4,613
140,000
RBLCars equipped with ceiling hooks for application of portable heaters and harnesses. Also equipped with crossbar type loading devices.
199
199
199
Lynn Francis
Refrigerator, Steel
98500-9854939' 11"9'9' 5"44' 7"9' 4" & 9' 11"14' 6" & 13' 11"15' 1"8' 3"9' 2"
3,410
100,000
RBCars are equipped with ceiling hooks for application of portable heaters and harnesses.
49
49
25
Lynn Francis
Refrigerator, Steel, (RBL)
98500-9854939' 11"9'9' 5"44' 7"9' 4" & 9' 11"14' 6" & 13' 11"15' 1"8' 3"9' 2"
3,410
100,000
RBLCars are equipped with ceiling hooks for application of portable heaters and harnesses.Individual numbers of carsin series 98500-98549 equipped with compartmentizers and differing in A.A.R. Mech. Designation from other cars in same series; A.A.R. Mech. Designation RBL: 98504,98505,98507,98508,98511,98515,98516,98517,98521,98523,98524,98528,98529,98531,98532,98534 to 98537, 98540,98543,98544,98546,98547.
0
0
24
Lynn Francis
Refrigerator, Steel, (RBL)
98550-9864939' 11"9'9' 6"44' 7"9' 4" & 9' 11"14' 6" & 13' 11"15' 1"8' 3"9' 3"
3,444
100,000
RBLCars equipped with ceiling hooks for application of portable heaters and harnesses. Also equipped with crossbar type loading devices. Car equipped with 20 inch travel cushion underframe.
97
97
96
Lynn Francis
Refrigerator, Steel, (RBL)
98650-9874939' 11"9' 2"9' 6"44' 7"9' 6" & 10' 1"14' 6" & 13' 11"15' 1"8' 3"9' 3"
3,508
100,000
RBLCars equipped with ceiling hooks for application of portable heaters and harnesses. Also equipped with crossbar type loading devices. Car equipped with 20 inch travel cushion underframe.
98
97
97
Lynn Francis
Refrigerator, Steel
99924, 99930,9993534' 6"8' 10"6' 9"45' 8"9' 11" & 10' 1"12' 2" & 11' 9"13'4'6'
5,200
5,000
4,700
125
2,148
70,000
RSCapacity of refrigerator cars includes weight of ice in bunkers. Cars were converted to combination box refrigerator cars by sealing ice bunker and bolting down hatches in one end of car. The cars have two compartments separated by an insulated partition 5 5/8 inchesin thickness extending for the full width and height of the car, with an insulated door, allowing one compartment to be used for perishable commodities requiring refrigeration and the other for general merchandise. The inside length and cubical capacities of the compartments ar as follows: Refrigerator compartment length 10 ft, 2 in. capacity 615 cu.ft.: Box compartment inside length 23 ft. 9 1/2 in. capacity 1,533 cu. ft.
3
3
0
Lynn Francis

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