These cars were advertised used and operational at a very good price. Upon arrival, inspection revealed bug infestation, deep rust, corrosion in wiring, loose wires, broken wire, and wire shorting to car body. The coil cover was missing on the Ore Dump Car. The wheels did roll. I seriously considered throwing them in the trash. If I count the time and money involved in this restoration they were definitely not worth the trouble. (I don't know if I would do it again or not. They do their jobs very well now.)
Cars Shown Restored to Operating Condition
See 3451 Operating Lumber and 3469 Ore Dump Car Restoration for the complete process.
I must dig mine out of mothballs one day.
