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Special purpose cars.
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Wed Mar 20, 2024 4:57 pmby AmericanSteam
Some railroad shops were creative in building special purpose cars like this commissary/kitchen car.
Re: Special purpose cars.
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Thu Mar 21, 2024 5:59 amby mindenjohn
Could this have been Pullman's inspiration?
Gives new meaning to mobile catering. Note the stack has a stay wire so it might have been a folding model.
Re: Special purpose cars.
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Thu Mar 21, 2024 1:21 pmby gtrtroger
Oh boy, you opened Pandora’s Box with this one…..LOL.
How can you possibly have a proper logging camp without mobile campground cars? I mean the crews gotta sleep and eat somewhere, right? Little log cabins and tents just don’t capture the need.
Re: Special purpose cars.
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Thu Mar 21, 2024 3:48 pmby mindenjohn
Not keen on the Dog hutches but better than a tent I suppose.
Edit: Truly mobile homes, I guess they didn't come with steam heating provided by the engine - too revolutionary? or would make it harder to get out of the bunk to do some work?