CB&Q class XML-8 10261 at Cicero, Illinois on an unknown day in June 1980, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler. The CB&Q acquired 55 auto parts boxcars from Pullman-Standard in 1965, placed in the number series 10215-10269. Most were assigned to various divisions of General Motors. The white diagonal stripe on the door indcates DF2 belt rails installed. It was equipped with a Hydroframe 40 cushion underframe. The exterior dimensions were: 68' long, 10' 8" extreme width, 15'8' extreme height from rail, 10' sliding door. These cars were assigned BN 355015-355069 number series. |