Tom,
Thanks very much for your contribution regarding the west coast side of milk production and transportation. What you wrote about the early creation of a good roadway system makes sense. And, what a great source you have for Santa Fe baggage car information. I seem to recall that a few Pacific Electric Railway cars ended up being made into diner-style restaurants. It's a stretch, but I'll bet they carried milk!
Your contribution inspired me to check with Charles Ro just now. Unfortunately, delivery of the Lionel milk cars from the 2016 Vol. 2 catalog has been pushed out until December of this year. My operations fun will have to wait a little longer.
Best,
Tomlinson Run Railroad