configuration. Internal steel bracing was hidden from view on
cars with double-sheathed wood ends [5]. As the load capac-
ity of boxcars increased there was a greater need for stronger
ends to minimize damage from shifting loads and to protect
the car itself.
Corrugated metal ends
The first widely-accepted stamped steel corrugated car ends
were introduced in 1912 by the Pressed Steel Mfg. Co. [7]. The
company marketed them under the trade name Murphy, and
5. Double-sheathed
car with vents installed
between the vertical steel
end braces.
6. Double-sheathed
wood car with unique
vertical braces.
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