Class 60-B-1/8 for the NWP - 1909-1946 gold leaf scheme

In 1914/1915, the NWP took delivery of 6 60’ baggage cars designated Class 60-B; road numbers 675-680. The as-delivery lettering is depicted in the top picture. Later, “Railway Express Agency” replaced the word “BAGGAGE” on the left side. The cars remained in revenue service until 1958-1960 when they went to MW company service. Sides and ends were painted SP passenger green; roofs and truck side frames painted with black car cement. For further information regarding these cars see SPH&TS Passenger Cars, Volume 3, pages 255-259. Models are available in Urethain from Southern Car & Foundry. An earlier brass model ocassionally located is PSC #15521; and more recently by Sunset Models. Lettering by Norm Buckhart