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Date: 06/11/25 12:04
CN coach in Moncton,NB
Author: gcm

Dec 1980
5435 is on the Atlantic at Moncton,NB on a cold evening.
Built in 1950 by Canadian Car and Foundry.

Gary

 

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Date: 06/12/25 04:18
Re: CN coach in Moncton,NB
Author: joemvcnj

They had corrosion issues. Their trucks were recycled to be used under the HEP-II cars. Despite their varying origins, they have a common truck that they were familiar with. . 

There is still one around used as a chartered club car, https://corpo.viarail.ca/en/projects-infrastructure/train-fleet/lounge-car, but is stashed long term in Montreal. 



Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 06/12/25 13:05 by joemvcnj.

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Date: 06/12/25 08:52
Re: CN coach in Moncton,NB
Author: PHall

The corrosion issues with the CC&F cars is the reason VIA decided to only rebuild Budd stainless steel cars.

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Date: 06/12/25 13:20
Re: CN coach in Moncton,NB
Author: dan

was it do to salt in the vestibules? or body wide

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Date: 06/12/25 16:00
Re: CN coach in Moncton,NB
Author: PHall

dan Wrote:
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> was it do to salt in the vestibules? or body wide

Corrosion between the outer skin and the framework.

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Date: 06/12/25 20:23
Re: CN coach in Moncton,NB
Author: krm152

A very reflective scene. Thanks for posting your photo.
ALLEN

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Date: 06/13/25 11:31
Re: CN coach in Moncton,NB
Author: joemvcnj

PHall Wrote:
> Corrosion between the outer skin and the
> framework.

Notice the lower car sides looks a little wrinkly around the framework.
Wonder if the window sash allowed water penetration between the frame and sides. 

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Date: 06/13/25 11:41
Re: CN coach in Moncton,NB
Author: PHall

joemvcnj Wrote:
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> PHall Wrote:
> > Corrosion between the outer skin and the
> > framework.
>
> Notice the lower car sides looks a little wrinkly
> around the framework.
> Wonder if the window sash allowed water
> penetration between the frame and sides. 

That's what happened to the SP and Rock Island PS cars and why they had to be reskinned.

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