Model: SFRD Rr-X Reefer
This is a link to a Jon Pansius HO scale model of SFRD 17019, a Class Rr-X reefer:
This was built from a Westerfield kit. The photo is by Ted Cullota.
I like the details, including the stenciling on the hatch covers, chalk marks, hinges, latches and what probably are route or switching cards on the tack board and car body.
Santa Fe had two number series of the Rr-X reefers, 15451-16700 (AC&F) and 16701-17950 (Pullman). Both series were built in 1922, with the last cars of each coming off the live list in 1949.
That's not to say these cars didn't have second lives.
In 1940-41, some of these cars were rebuilt into Class Rr-33 reefers, as were Rr-W, and Y reefers.
In 1947 some of these cars were rebuilt into Class Rr-43 reefers, as were Classes Rr-Y, 2, 3 and 4 reefers.
A photo of Rr-X 15640 graces the cover of the Santa Fe reefer book.
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