I'm thinking of acquiring some 2800 series prewar freight cars. What is the length of these cars from end to end (boxcars, gondola's etc.) Excluding the box couplers? Any information from the members greatly appreciated.
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A very quick trip through some of the prewar car sizes:
The first generation 800 series frame is 5 3/4" long, the second generation frame measures 6 3/4" or 6 1/2" (1930 on wards when the round ends were squared off) long and are also 1/8" wider.
Note: There is the 820 series (not to be confused with an 800 series) that measures 7 1/4" and has 4 wheel trucks.
Note: There is a 650 series that use 6 1/2" frames with four wheel trucks.
The 2650 series uses similar 6 1/2" frames to the 650. The prepended 2 to the number generally loosely signifies a 650 series car with automatic couplers upgrades and additional body styles.
Then enters the 810 large series of cars with 8 13/16" long frames.
Add automatic couplers and more body designs and you get the 2800 series of large freight cars.
