describes each car and the effort that was made to create real-
istic representations of the prototypes.
3-4. Dirk scratchbuilt the equipment car by combining two
Athearn plug-door boxcars and then making a roof from styrene
plastic and body putty. The car was converted by UP from an
express boxcar. It carried needed tools and parts, as well as steps
and other items needed when the train was on public display.
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