Pleasr forgive me as I’m niot too familiar with 2 Rail scale- but have some experience l(Rivarossi DB engine and some early atlas and Kusan).
To the point, for over 2 years I’ve looked at this car and finally got it at 50% off last night. Im trying to identify the maker and time period it was made.
Side one, heavy on the decals. Clear plastic window inserts , non-opening doors
Side2(flash on) more of an accurate representation of the color. Words in Decals include “streamline” “postal Express” “ baggage” Pennsylvania “ “ACF(Chicago plant)”. This dude came without the baggage door 
bottom: wood (Masonite ?) I assume the couplers are earkyvKadee type
sorry for not having side shots. The sides are solid dark gray- just like the roof- with a cast-in /molded-in door that has separately applied grab irons on both sides of The doors on both ends
like I said, I’ve admired this piece for awhile and would like to know it’s history. I checked Walthers and Athearbvl and after that, in my searching, names such as Hermicker, Kasiner, Thomas and EP have come up. Kasiner seems to be the best bet but I hsavent found any 2 Rail o scale cars, yet, with a body like this guy/‘- even in unfinished form .
Any help or direction is greatly appreciated!!
Steve
