I took this shot Aug of 1982, near Lancaster , CA. I barely know the differences between GE's and EMD's at times ...what type of boxcar is it? Approximate age? I can tell it probably is very old...not only because of it's markings .."IC" but also it's trucks look very pre-70's.
The paint scheme definately predates the 1970's, I think it was 1968 or thereabouts they changed to the orange with 'split rail' logo, and orange & white on diesels. The car also has a high brake wheel and would have had a tall ladder on the right hand end there plus a roofwalk (you can see the supports for the roofwalk still there) My *guess* would be an early 60's built car, anyone got a suitable ORER or something they could check with?
Well, I'm embarrassed to say that I worked in building and repairing railcars. But cannot remember when the "Cushion Underframe" era began. That fact might also help date the car. Boxcab E50
