I don't get the reference on my new railcar

Started by geoffguarin, January 18, 2015, 11:37:47 PM

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geoffguarin

January 18, 2015, 11:37:47 PM
I bought a CN 4 bay cylindrical hopper demonstrator. Why is it a "demonstrator"?

Len

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January 19, 2015, 04:24:13 AM
If the "BLT" date in the data markings is 65 or 66 it would be a "Demonstrator" because it would be one of the earliest cylindrical hoppers built by ACF for Canadian National.

Len
If at first you don't succeed, throw it in the spare parts box.

bapguy

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January 19, 2015, 09:18:49 AM
Railroad car and loco builds built demonstrators so the railroads could try them before buying them.  Joe

Len

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January 19, 2015, 10:24:31 AM
And considering how many cylindrical hoppers there are on the rails today, obviously the demonstration worked!  :D

Len
If at first you don't succeed, throw it in the spare parts box.

the Bach-man

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January 19, 2015, 09:15:29 PM
Dear Geoff,
It was a one-of-a-kind car.
Have fun!
the Bach-man
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