12-19-2010, 08:41 AM
I understood since 1966 no boxcars have been build with running boards and long ladders anymore. From that date on a grace period until 1974 (got extended) started where the RR had to update the existing cars to meet that requirement.
For me is 1970 a "logical" break point. If the layout is prior to 1970 the running boards are used later on I use cars without running boards only. That give the flexibility to go with running boards from 194X - 1970 and without from 1970 -199X if there are no other very prominent accents like wellcar, wooden box car etc.
For me is 1970 a "logical" break point. If the layout is prior to 1970 the running boards are used later on I use cars without running boards only. That give the flexibility to go with running boards from 194X - 1970 and without from 1970 -199X if there are no other very prominent accents like wellcar, wooden box car etc.
Reinhard