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Reply to "Sentimental Oddities - show and tell."

PRRMP54 posted:

I have two of these B&O class O-58 gondolas (the other is #345006) built by Tommy Arnold in July 1939:

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Note that they are really an early form of pig flat, not really gondolas; but, because they had sides, the B&O classed them as gondolas.

I also that have a 65' mill gondola B&O #450417 class O-60 built by Arnold in 1936. The only change that I have made to them is changing out the trucks to Athearn two-rail trucks and soon to be installed Intermountain metal wheelsets.

The hand-lettering in quite impressive to me; something not seen too often anymore. That has kept me from re-painting the cars, although a touch-up job might be alright.

They are sentimental to me as they are a direct connection with "old-school" modeling and now-departed people and clubs.

What a treasure. I’m glad you have the history behind this masterpiece. The hand lettering sure is impressive. From a time when skill and craftsmanship gave birth to the industry we have to say. 

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