I would like to know what "XM-ID" means on the sides of a B.A.R. Red, White and Blue, 1954 box car.
I know the "Mechanical Designation" for 'X' is 'Box Car' and 'M' is 'General Service,' but what does the added letters: 'ID' stand for?
Can, anyone please inform me.
Thank you,
RJL
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Without getting technical it means that conversion of an XP or XF car to the XM designation and requires no physical modification of the car at all, but involves only repainting the identifying numbers on the side of the car and some associated paperwork. The ID simply indicates a reclassified car. At least that how I understand it.
Wild Mary,
Thank you for your kind consideration in answering my question.
Ralph-RJL
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