Hi Charles,
Depends on what you mean by "in service". There were many into the
Conrail era in work service and such, a quick check of a couple books showed
several in 1974. I'm guessing you mean actually carrying revenue freight
though. There were some still in service into the 60's. In Mail and Express
service they were around until at least the end of the PRR in 1968. Be careful
of any roster lists that list X29b's though. They were a class of rebuilds
where the PRR basically jacked up the number and built a new car under it.
Jamie Bothwell
Back in Bethlehem with 5 new X29's
On Aug 10, 2013, at 9:51 AM, Charles Weston <[email protected]> wrote:
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> How late did these cars remain in service?
>
> Charles Weston
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> San Antonio
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> From: Pieter Roos <[email protected]>
> To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]>
> Cc: "[email protected]" <[email protected]>
> Sent: Saturday, August 10, 2013 8:15 AM
> Subject: Re: {S-Scale List} S Scale PRR X29
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>
> Hi all;
>
> I bought two as well. They are most comparable to a PRS kit, but the parts
> appear finer and the body is in multiple parts (sides, ends, floor and roof)
> that you need to assemble. All the ladders, grab irons, etc are separate
> parts.
>
> There are three door variations. Youngstown (corrugated) door, "panel" door
> and Creco door. The last version is the CGW version. I initially thought the
> last two would have been reversed; fortunately Ron corrected me so I bought
> the right cars!
>
> Trucks, couplers and paint and decals are all separate.
>
> Pieter Roos
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Aug 10, 2013, at 12:22 AM, "Jeff" <[email protected]> wrote:
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> > Mel & All;
> > I also purchased two SSA X29 kits. The kits I bought have the corrugated
> > doors that were used on Lehigh & New England cars.(Not EVERYONE models
> > Pennsy). The kits are flat panel. All details are added by the modeler. The
> > details that are molded to the car are accurate.
> > As shown in the photo Bill Lane displayed, the kits make for an accurate
> > model of the X29. Below is a link to an extensive article
> > about the X29
> > http://www.trainlife.com/articles/645/pennsylvania-s-x-29-and-other-x-s-in-the-family
> >
> > Enjoy
> > Jeff Sankus
> >
> >
> >
> > --- In [email protected], "clipper841@..." <clipper841@...> wrote:
> >>
> >> Bill:
> >> looking at the photo , it appears, that all the stand alone items,
> >> have been cast into the sides and ends?
> >> thanks
> >> mel perry
> >>
> >> On Aug 9, 2013, at 6:02 PM, Bill Lane wrote:
> >>
> >>>
> >>> Live from the NASG convention is Scranton PA we have the debut of
> >>> the brand new plastic X29 from Des Plaines Hobbies/Scale America.
> >>> There are currently 3 versions. New 2D-F8 trucks will be available
> >>> shortly. A limited quantity of cars was available today. There was
> >>> a line of customers until they cars were gone.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Scale has yet another essential car in its fleet. http://
> >>> www.lanestrains.com/S_Scale_X29.jpg More photos when I get home.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Thank You,
> >>> Bill Lane
> >>>
> >>> Modeling the Mighty Pennsy & PRSL in 1957 in S Scale since 1988
> >>>
> >>> See my finished models at:
> >>> http://www.lanestrains.com
> >>> Look at what has been made in PRR in S Scale!
> >>>
> >>> Custom Train Parts Design
> >>> http://www.lanestrains.com/SolidWorks_Modeling.htm
> >>>
> >>> PRR Builders Photos Bought, Sold & Traded
> >>> (Trading is MUCH preferred)
> >>> http://www.lanestrains.com/PRRphotos.xls
> >>>
> >>> ***Join the PRR T&HS***
> >>> The other members are not ALL like me!
> >>> http://www.prrths.com
> >>> http://www.lanestrains.com/PRRTHS_Application.pdf
> >>>
> >>> Join the Pennsylvania Reading Seashore Lines Historical Society
> >
> >
> >
> >
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> > Yahoo! Groups Links
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