Lettering for 8,000 gallon edible oil tank cars - 1953 scheme

In 1920, the M-K-T took delivery of 300, 8,000 gallon tank cars built by AC&F's Milton, PA plant as Series 116000-116299, designated for fuel and crude oil for the Company's steam locomotive fleet.  Series 116055-116149 were designated for EDIBLE OIL cars for the render fat from slaughter houses.

In 1924 the Company name was changed from MK&T Ry to M-K-T and the new bold sans-serif font was adapted.  The cars were renumbered in the 120000 Series.  Car 120021 was reweighed in November 1953, and probably repainted at the same time with the new lettering.

Decal sheet designed and created at Protocraft Decals with art boards drawn by Bruce Blalock