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I am not an PRR freight car expert but the MTH model is likely close (and certainly close in overall dimensions) to an early car from among the 4500 rebuilt into X-29Bs.

Regarding the original poster's original request that he is looking for photos of "this exact PRR X29 version" I stand by my original answer that there are no photos because the MTH model is NOT an X-29. 

 

Ted, you're a great guy and you are exactly correct in that you are not a PRR freight car expert.  The MTH model is not close to any of the versions of the X29.  All versions: original, A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, K and L had straight sills on the bottom while the MTH car does not.  Later versions of the X29 were stenciled with their new class, like X29D.  The MTH car is lettered as an X29.  Regarding your "overall dimensions" comment, I can find a brick that is the same overall dimensions as an X29E but it won't be a very good model. 

 

You are also correct in that we modelers should do our research before purchasing any equipment from any of the manufacturers.  In the case of the Atlas X29, it was designed by Middle Division with input from the PRR Technical and Historical Society so it is as accurate as the prototype equipment diagrams and photos used to produce it.

 

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