P&WV Rib And U Channel 50 and 55 Ton Hoppers

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The railroads hopper fleet was constantly being rebuilt.  Many of these channel side hoppers returned to the shop numerous times before being finally retired.  The rebuilding/repair work was done in the Rook shops on an As Needed basis.  Standards for lettering and the placement of the reporting marks varied.

The railroads hopper fleet was constantly being rebuilt. Many of these channel side hoppers returned to the shop numerous times before being finally retired. The rebuilding/repair work was done in the Rook shops on an "As Needed" basis. Standards for lettering and the placement of the reporting marks varied. Rook, PA Oct 1941. Hi-Line Collection.