I have acquired a piece that is bit different than most. postwar staple end trucks - 715 as well as 2955 numbers on car. Any thoughts?
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Maybe jealous ones 
That looks to me like the sheet metal tank and plastic dome of the more common 2555/2755/2855 which use the same frame as the 2955.
Further, that is the postwar version of that frame with filled in end platforms, no steps and no placards. The true prewar and early postwar frames have triangular cutouts on the ends with added steps and placards. You can see those details in the photo above of a prewar 2755.
It's easy for anyone to repaint a common tank car and add decals from one of the more hard to find versions.
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Yes. I finally restored my 715 (decals were seriously flaking) and found perfect decals! I wound up doing three - the last two had had their couplers nipped off and I got them both for 45 bucks! I will probably use more such decals - high quality!
thanks for all your help. had a stroke and just getting back.
