Re: (erielack) Partially-enclosed autoracks for EL modelers (HO scale)

["Paul Brezicki" <doctorpb_@_bellsouth.net>]

Protective side-panels began to be applied to existing autoracks in late 
1970, and around the same time were applied to new racks. They appeared in 
increasing numbers during the decade and exhibited great variety. Some of 
the earliest were translucent panels and Espee used a see-through wire mesh 
on some cars. Although fully-enclosed autoracks date to 1975, I don't think 
any appeared on EL routes prior to Conrail due to insufficient clearances.

The Accurail car is indeed a bilevel (TTBX) but I imagine they'll be using 
it on their trilevel also. The car shown is a pre-production model.

Paul B


From: "Tupaczewski, Paul R (Paul)" <paultup_@_alcatel-lucent.com>
Subject: (erielack) Partially-enclosed autoracks for EL modelers (HO scale)

Hi folks,

Accurail just announced partially-enclosed  (they appear to be bi-level) 
autoracks:

http://www.accurail.com/accurail/9400.htm

These should be accurate for mid-1970s EL modelers.

        - Paul


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