Freight Cars

PFE 1928 Pacific Fruit Express 68428
PFE 1928
Pacific Fruit Express 68428
Description:RSB Wood Reefer

Equipment Information

PFE 68428 is a refrigerated boxcar, or “reefer,” built to transport produce and other food products that required refrigeration between California and the rest of the country. It has insulated sides and “bunkers” at each end where blocks of ice were loaded to keep the car’s interior and contents cool.

Builder: Pacific Fruit Express
Year Built: 1928
Length: 45ft 1in
Width: 10ft 3in
Height: 13ft 8in
Weight: 60300 lbs
Brakes: AB
Trucks: Gould R-C
Description: Wood Reefer
Arrived: 1989
Condition: Complete / restored / not operational

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