D&RGW 15993-15999

	D&RGW 15993-15999	

These 2-bay covered hoppers were built by ACFI in 1968 and featured 2970 ft3 capacity. These cars are the CF2970 variant with the PD (pressure differential) option. They differed from the other similar D&RGW cars in the 10000 series as per the following:

								draft
	type	built		capy.	IL	EXH	side	arms	model
	CF2970	1966-73		2970	34'-9"	15'-1"	NOTE 1	5'-4"	Athearn
	CF2971	1974-75		2970	37'-11"	14'-9"	NOTE 2	5'-11"	no model
	CF2980	1976-1982+	2980	34'-9"	15'-1"	NOTE 2	6'-6"	IM

     	NOTE 1:	 early type 1 smooth, canted side plate, plus angle iron side sheet stiffener
	NOTE 2:  later type 4 side plate with two pressed beads with no angle iron stiffener 

Photo by: Chris Butts

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