CC-Flanger-108

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Nevada / Common Carrier / Carson & Colorado Railroad / Carson & Colorado Freight Car Roster 1880-1900 / Flanger 108


Famed model railroader John Allen standing on the deck of Southern Pacific flanger 108 in Owneyo. Keith Beard Collection

History

Former C&TL&F. Purchased for $450 in 1880.
Resold to C&TL&F in 1888 for $350.
Reacquired by C&C in 1896 as Ice Flanger 108.
Sold to Southern Pacific in 1900.
Renumbered SP MW 108 in Jan 1908.
Retired August 1953, broken up October 5, 1957.

Specifications

22ft long over the end sills, XXft wide.

Six sills with iron bolster.

Bliss Pattern Trucks with 24in Wheels.


Nevada / Common Carrier / Carson & Colorado Railroad / Carson & Colorado Freight Car Roster 1880-1900 / Flanger 108