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Date: 05/28/16 18:51
milk cars
Author: hldtrains

I have seen pictures of milk cars (obviously from years ago) that remind me of a trapezoid shape, sloped in at each end of the car.  What is the purpose of that shape rather than a standard tank car shape.  Milk in ten gallon  cans would be shipped in ordinary refrigerator cars, but these cars must have been for bulk shipments.  Just curious.

​Thanks in advance.

hld

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Date: 05/28/16 20:32
Re: milk cars
Author: hogheaded

I'm guessing that you are referring to a standard "house" car with sloping ends? In this case, it is likely enclosing a tank.

EO

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Date: 05/28/16 20:56
Re: milk cars
Author: PHall

The "Butter Dish" shaped enclosure covers an insulated glass lined tank for the milk.

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