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Pennsylvania Railroad
Box Car # 499369

Boxcar 499369 was built in 1912 as a standard Pennsylvania X23 outside braced boxcar. After World War II, this was one of hundreds that were converted to work cars. These cars were all painted battle ship gray (the railroad took advantage of the glut of war surplus paint) and were used for anything from bunk cars to tool cars to kitchens. The car was a part of the collection at the Grand Rapids Electric Railway museum and was acquired by NORM in 1999.

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This photo shows the car inside the barn at NORM next to TR&LC 588 and LSE 151. (Museum Collection)

The restoration of the car is nearly complete in this photo, taken at NORM’s 2002 Members Day picnic. A final coat of gray paint and black lettering are next. (Museum Collection)

This photo shows the finished car outside of the barn at NORM in 2005. The interior has been outfitted to serve as the Museum Store. (S. Heister)

The Museum Store is open for business in this August 2008 photo. (B. C. Gage)

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Last Updated 10/12/08