Model Railroading > 7th Ringling Red Unit circus car

My 7th Ringling Circus Red Unit car recycled from a Walthers 44 seat coach. 

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Nice work as usual. What are you using for window glazing?

Which RBBX # is that?  I"ll post the prototype's heritage page for it.

Can you tell us specifically what this car was used for?

Thanks.

Paul

rbx551985 Wrote:
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> Which RBBX # is that?  I"ll post the prototype's
> heritage page for it.

Shows RBBX 40017 on the pictures.

Are you going to install the Lights that were located above the side doors on each end ?

miralomarail Wrote:
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> Are you going to install the Lights that were
> located above the side doors on each end ?

My modeling skills are not that good. I'm happy with what I can do within my abilities.

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TomG Wrote:
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> Nice work as usual. What are you using for window
> glazing?

I use canopy glue. I glue a clear piece of styrene as the backing.

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rbx551985 Wrote:
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> Which RBBX # is that?  I"ll post the prototype's
> heritage page for it.

It's RBBX 40017.

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pennsypower Wrote:
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> Can you tell us specifically what this car was
> used for?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Paul

1/2 of the car is used for the general manager's quarters.
I don't know about the other half.
Rhett, rbx551985, gave me a listing of the cars, their history, and their usage.

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needles_sub Wrote:
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> pennsypower Wrote:
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> > Can you tell us specifically what this car was
> > used for?
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > Paul
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> 1/2 of the car is used for the general manager's
> quarters.
> I don't know about the other half.
> Rhett, rbx551985, gave me a listing of the cars,
> their history, and their usage.
>
> Posted from Android

The ASSISTANT General Manager, and his wife, lived in the other half.

RBBX 40017
Original Reporting Marks:  UP 5464
Built in 1954 by ACF (American Car & Foundry) - Lot #4095
Ordered 11/52; Delivered 6/54 - as a 44-seat Coach
ACF Book – Reference Section 3127 (Streamliner Cars Vol. III, ACF – Other Builders, by W. David Randall)
 Ringling Bros.’ ownership data:  Purchased 3/14/94 from Golden Age Ry. Equip. 
1954-1969: UP 5464  Union Pacific RR
1969 - SOLD to GTW RR; rebuilt as a 94-seat commuter coach
1969-1973: GTW 4805 - Grand Trunk RR
1973 - RETIRED from commuter service; reassigned to Work Train Service
1973-1977: GTW 85391 - GTW Work Train Service
1977 - SOLD to Southeast Michigan Transportation Authority; car retained GTW Work Train # and configuration; Suburban Detroit, MI. - Suburban Service
1977-1980: SEMTA 85391
1980 - SOLD to Mr. Bill Fuehring of Bellevue, OH, for excursion service with Golden Age Railway Equipment.
1980-1994: SEMTA 85391
1994 - SOLD to RBBB Circus – 3/14/94
1994 - GOLD 4805 - LERC - Lake Erie RailCar (“LERC”), New London, Ohio
1995-1996: RBBX 40017 PALMETTO Shops (Stored)
1997 -  RBBX 40017 PALMETTO Shops - RECYCLE
1998 -  RBBX 40017 (30) RED UNIT           
1999-2000: RBBX 40017 (33) RED UNIT           
2001-2017: RBBX 40017 (59) RED UNIT           
 Car Body Type:  (AL) Aluminum Body; carbon steel underframe
Brake Valve Type:  ABDXL
LAST Recycle Data:  11/10/97 
NOTES:  General Manager’s Quarters – ½ of car.