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Date: 03/24/24 10:11
Is there a resource about 40 foot containers
Author: SimpleMoMike

Hello all,

Is there an online or book that is a resource to identify intermodal containers and what year they are appropriate for? For example, I want to make a 1990 intermodal train of 40 foot international containers so I am trying to find out what companies were appropriate for that year.

Thanks for any help,

Michael Mickens
Placerville, CA

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Date: 03/24/24 10:19
Re: Is there a resource about 40 foot containers
Author: railstiesballast

Kalmbach published a soft-cover magazine sized book on this a few years ago.
(I borrowed the one I looked at, cannot go get it for reference.)

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Date: 03/24/24 10:32
Re: Is there a resource about 40 foot containers
Author: TCnR

There appears to be two books by the same author and publisher.

There's also a discussion group on Groups dot io with good info.

Here's your chance:

https://www.abebooks.com/servlet/BookDetailsPL?bi=30857632147&cm_sp=SEARCHREC-_-WIDGET-L-_-BDP-R&searchurl=ds%3D20%26kn%3DKalmbach%2Bintermodal%26sortby%3D17

https://www.abebooks.com/servlet/BookDetailsPL?bi=31785779148&cm_sp=SEARCHREC-_-WIDGET-L-_-BDP-R&searchurl=ds%3D20%26kn%3DKalmbach%2Bintermodal%26sortby%3D17



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 03/24/24 12:54 by TCnR.

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Date: 03/24/24 12:44
Re: Is there a resource about 40 foot containers
Author: rnb3

I pick up this CD book years ago as a door prize at an RPM meet. 

Rick Bacon
Windsor, CO


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Date: 03/24/24 18:50
Re: Is there a resource about 40 foot containers
Author: NSyorktown

This URL should help you . . . .
http://www.matts-place.com/intermodal/part1/sea_containers1.htm


 

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Date: 03/24/24 19:15
Re: Is there a resource about 40 foot containers
Author: FiestaFoamer

Honestly, watching railfanning videos from that year from whatever railroad/location is of interest is a good way to get a feel for the consists. There are plenty floating around for free on YouTube.

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Date: 03/26/24 16:44
Re: Is there a resource about 40 foot containers
Author: atsf121

While not specifically about containers, the "Intermodal Modeler's Guide" volumes 1 & 2 are great for your era.  I have both and they are great references.

As someone else suggested, check the videos here on Trainorders and on YouTube to see some ideas for the companies with contianers in the era you model.

Nathan

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