> I agree, unlike some of the round cement containers which could be
> unloaded from within the car, these were lifted out and emptied
while
> hanging from a crane.
>
> I suspect the
position of the containers in the car may indicate that they > are
carrying relatively heavy cargo - fire brick, or maybe chemicals for
> foundry. Thus they are positioned symmetrically over the truck
bolsters > and towards the ends of the car for support.
The
D&H had two similar cars in use into the early 80's. They were
apparently associated with the steel industry. They were labeled
"DROP BOTTOM CONTAINERS".
Stan Stokrocki
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