44. Pullman-Standard
promoted this 4/5
steel end in 1953. P-S
frequently identified their
ends with six indentations
in the hat section.
44
45. Proprietary 4/5 end
designed by Despatch
Shops in East Rochester,
NY. Note the truncated
top rib.
45
manufacturing process without the need for specialized tooling
for various car sizes.
Terminating and non-terminating end ribs
defined
A terminating end wraps around the side of the car and is bolted
or welded to the sides [45, 46]. Non-terminating ends are recessed
flush with the corner of the car and are either bolted or welded to
the corner post [48].
