TOFC in the early 80's????

I am looking for some information on what equipment was being used for TOFC in the early and mid 80's. Where they still just short flats and one trailer, or were they using the 89 foot cars already?

When did containers start becoming the popular mode of transportation for everything?

Is there a place where the history of trailers and containers can be found online? Such a site would be great.

Jeff
Augsburg & Concord R.R.
(a fictional shortline in Central Illinois)
http://www.pegnsean.net/~revnjeff

 

Oh yeah, they were using 89'ers. They had been using them since at least the early 80's.

 

Good site to check is www.modelintermodal.com

 

Thanks, I will be checking out the web link right away.

Jeff
Augsburg & Concord R.R.
(a fictional shortline in Central Illinois)
http://www.pegnsean.net/~revnjeff

 

Actually, what I ment to say the other day was the late 60's RevNJeff. Sorry about that!