Jim's train shop Homer City special run cars

Jake, I have two numbers from Jim's run, 28050 & 20857. My notes say they are in the original Merchandise Service paint scheme, the one with a aluminum band. I also have four cars with a Weaver Part Number U-3089. The Road Numbers are, 28047, 28048, 28049 and 28051. They also have the aluminum band paint scheme.

I know some were made with the solid white band but I no longer have them so I don't know their Part or Road numbers.

I hope this helps.

russ

Jake,

When those box cars were made, I believe we had (100) of each made. Weaver, wanted a order of (300) cars. Therefore, we did a (100) stating when empty return to the Westinghouse Plant in Derry, Pa., (100) stating when empty return to the Jeannette Glass Company in Jeannette, PA and (100) stating when empty return to the Westmoreland Glass Company in Grapeville, PA. We sold out of those cars very quickly.

Jimmy, Anything from your train shop was SPECIAL, Especially a phone call from the owner��Popsrr

Uncle Bill, glad to see you posting.

Popsrr posted:

Jimmy, Anything from your train shop was SPECIAL, Especially a phone call from the owner��Popsrr

It's him!!!!!!!!!!!!!

YES. Hello POPS!!!!!!!!!!!!

HimEngineer Joe, how are your Engines you were building a few years back?

The amount of Weaver available at York slowly decreases every show.   I found a Shawmut Line 100 ton 3 bay hopper Car and a very nice Pennsy Box car.  The black boxes still stand out.   Most, at this point, are not displayed well, and found other than the dealer halls. 

Popsrr posted:

HimEngineer Joe, how are your Engines you were building a few years back?

They are good, great to hear from you! Hope all is well. Miss your progress posts!

Thanks very much for the information Jimmy.  I always enjoyed stopping at your place, you always treated my son and I very well.  He is 24 now with a wife and daughter!  Enjoy your retirement and take care.

Jake

Jimmy, Jimmy, Jimmy!

I think that I missed out on those local cars.  I just don't understand how that could have happened.

Norm