Boston & Lowell RR 3550 Series Gondola Cars

Index

Builder's Photo
ORER data
ORER Notes
Discussion, General Notes
B&L Inventory Data
Paint Schemes
References
Photographs
Renumberings/Conversions/Dispositions
Modeling
Revision History of this page

Builder's Photo

Does one exist?

ORER data and numbers

ORER Size Data
Description 1887-07
Length 24'
Width
Height
Capacity (Pounds) 50000

ORER History
ORER Date
(Year-Mo.) Car
Numbers # of
Cars Description
In "Southern Division" table of Boston & Lowell RR listing
1887 - 07 3550-3624 75 Gondola, Hopper Bottom
1887 - 08 (same)
1887 - 09 (same)
1887 - 10 (same)
1887 - 11 (same)
1887 - 12 (same)
1888 - 01 (same)
1888 - 02 (same)
1888 - 03 (same)
1888 - 04 (same)
1888 - 05 (same)
1888 - 06 (same)
1888 - 07 (same)
1888 - 08 (same)
1888 - 09 (same)
In "Southern Division" table of Boston & Maine RR Lowell System listing
1888 - 10 (same)
1888 - 11 (same)
1888 - 12 (same)
1889 - 01 (same)
1889 - 02 (same)
1889 - 03 (same)
1889 - 04 (same)
1889 - 05 (same)
1889 - 06 (same)
1889 - 07 (same)
1889 - 08 (same)
1889 - 09 (same)
1889 - 10 (same)
1889 - 11 (same)
1889 - 12 (same)
1890 - 01 (same)
1890 - 02 (same)
1890 - 03 (same)
In "Southern Division (formerly Boston & Lowell RR)" table of Boston & Maine RR listing
1890 - 04 (same)
1890 - 05 (same)
1890 - 06 (same)
1890 - 07 (same)
1890 - 08 (same)
1890 - 09 (same)
1890 - 10 (same)
1890 - 11 (same)
1890 - 12 (same)
1891 - 01 (same)
1891 - 02 (same)
1891 - 03 (same)
1891 - 04 (same)
1891 - 05 (same)
1891 - 06 (same)
1891 - 07 (same)
1891 - 08 (same)
1891 - 09 (same)
1891 - 10 (same)
1891 - 11 (same)
1891 - 12 (same)
1892 - 01 (same)
1892 - 02 (same)
1892 - 03 (same)
1892 - 04 (same)
1892 - 05 (same)
1892 - 06 (same)
In main "Freight Equipment" table of Boston & Maine RR listing
in section 'Marked "B&L RR" '
Merged into series 3500-3624 (see that series)

ORER Size Data
Description	1887-07
Length	24'
Width
Height
Capacity (Pounds)	50000

ORER History
ORER Date (Year-Mo.)	Car Numbers	# of Cars	Description
In "Southern Division" table of Boston & Lowell RR listing
1887 - 07	3550-3624	75	Gondola, Hopper Bottom
1887 - 08	(same)
1887 - 09	(same)
1887 - 10	(same)
1887 - 11	(same)
1887 - 12	(same)
1888 - 01	(same)
1888 - 02	(same)
1888 - 03	(same)
1888 - 04	(same)
1888 - 05	(same)
1888 - 06	(same)
1888 - 07	(same)
1888 - 08	(same)
1888 - 09	(same)
In "Southern Division" table of Boston & Maine RR Lowell System listing
1888 - 10	(same)
1888 - 11	(same)
1888 - 12	(same)
1889 - 01	(same)
1889 - 02	(same)
1889 - 03	(same)
1889 - 04	(same)
1889 - 05	(same)
1889 - 06	(same)
1889 - 07	(same)
1889 - 08	(same)
1889 - 09	(same)
1889 - 10	(same)
1889 - 11	(same)
1889 - 12	(same)
1890 - 01	(same)
1890 - 02	(same)
1890 - 03	(same)
In "Southern Division (formerly Boston & Lowell RR)" table of Boston & Maine RR listing
1890 - 04	(same)
1890 - 05	(same)
1890 - 06	(same)
1890 - 07	(same)
1890 - 08	(same)
1890 - 09	(same)
1890 - 10	(same)
1890 - 11	(same)
1890 - 12	(same)
1891 - 01	(same)
1891 - 02	(same)
1891 - 03	(same)
1891 - 04	(same)
1891 - 05	(same)
1891 - 06	(same)
1891 - 07	(same)
1891 - 08	(same)
1891 - 09	(same)
1891 - 10	(same)
1891 - 11	(same)
1891 - 12	(same)
1892 - 01	(same)
1892 - 02	(same)
1892 - 03	(same)
1892 - 04	(same)
1892 - 05	(same)
1892 - 06	(same)
In main "Freight Equipment" table of Boston & Maine RR listing in section 'Marked "B&L RR" '
Merged into series 3500-3624 (see that series)

ORER Notes

Discussion, General Notes

B&L Inventory Data

From B&L Inventory book found in Guilford archives in Billerica

Page numbers refer to numbers on pages in original book, NOT to pages in PDF file(s)
Includes Nashua & Lowell RR cars
01-Apr-1887 data
Car Number Type Page Division Location $ / Car Notes
3550 Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom 620 Southern Central Mass RR $ 415 25 Tons Capacity
3551 Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom 620 Southern Central Mass RR $ 415 25 Tons Capacity
3552 Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom 620 Southern Central Mass RR $ 415 25 Tons Capacity
3553 Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom 620 Southern Central Mass RR $ 415 25 Tons Capacity
3554 Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom 620 Southern Central Mass RR $ 415 25 Tons Capacity
3555 Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom 620 Southern Central Mass RR $ 415 25 Tons Capacity
3556 Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom 620 Southern Central Mass RR $ 415 25 Tons Capacity
3557 Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom 620 Southern Central Mass RR $ 415 25 Tons Capacity
3558 Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom 620 Southern Central Mass RR $ 415 25 Tons Capacity
3559 Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom 620 Southern Central Mass RR $ 415 25 Tons Capacity
3560 Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom 620 Southern Central Mass RR $ 415 25 Tons Capacity
3561 Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom 620 Southern Central Mass RR $ 415 25 Tons Capacity
3562 Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom 620 Southern Central Mass RR $ 415 25 Tons Capacity
3563 Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom 620 Southern Central Mass RR $ 415 25 Tons Capacity
3564 Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom 620 Southern Central Mass RR $ 415 25 Tons Capacity
3565 Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom 620 Southern Central Mass RR $ 415 25 Tons Capacity
3566 Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom 620 Southern Central Mass RR $ 415 25 Tons Capacity
3567 Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom 620 Southern Central Mass RR $ 415 25 Tons Capacity
3568 Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom 620 Southern Central Mass RR $ 415 25 Tons Capacity
3569 Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom 620 Southern Central Mass RR $ 415 25 Tons Capacity
3570 Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom 620 Southern Central Mass RR $ 415 25 Tons Capacity
3571 Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom 620 Southern Central Mass RR $ 415 25 Tons Capacity
3572 Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom 620 Southern Central Mass RR $ 415 25 Tons Capacity
3573 Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom 620 Southern Central Mass RR $ 415 25 Tons Capacity
3574 Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom 620 Southern Central Mass RR $ 415 25 Tons Capacity
3575 Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom 620 Southern Central Mass RR $ 415 25 Tons Capacity
3576 Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom 620 Southern Central Mass RR $ 415 25 Tons Capacity
3577 Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom 620 Southern Central Mass RR $ 415 25 Tons Capacity
3578 Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom 620 Southern Central Mass RR $ 415 25 Tons Capacity
3579 Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom 620 Southern Central Mass RR $ 415 25 Tons Capacity
3580 Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom 620 Southern Central Mass RR $ 415 25 Tons Capacity
3581 Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom 620 Southern Central Mass RR $ 415 25 Tons Capacity
3582 Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom 620 Southern Central Mass RR $ 415 25 Tons Capacity
3583 Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom 620 Southern Central Mass RR $ 415 25 Tons Capacity
3584 Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom 620 Southern Central Mass RR $ 415 25 Tons Capacity
3585 Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom 620 Southern Central Mass RR $ 415 25 Tons Capacity
3586 Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom 620 Southern Central Mass RR $ 415 25 Tons Capacity
3587 Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom 620 Southern Central Mass RR $ 415 25 Tons Capacity
3588 Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom 620 Southern Central Mass RR $ 415 25 Tons Capacity
3589 Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom 620 Southern Central Mass RR $ 415 25 Tons Capacity
3590 Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom 620 Southern Central Mass RR $ 415 25 Tons Capacity
3591 Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom 620 Southern Central Mass RR $ 415 25 Tons Capacity
3592 Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom 620 Southern Central Mass RR $ 415 25 Tons Capacity
3593 Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom 620 Southern Central Mass RR $ 415 25 Tons Capacity
3594 Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom 620 Southern Central Mass RR $ 415 25 Tons Capacity
3595 Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom 620 Southern Central Mass RR $ 415 25 Tons Capacity
3596 Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom 620 Southern Central Mass RR $ 415 25 Tons Capacity
3597 Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom 620 Southern Central Mass RR $ 415 25 Tons Capacity
3598 Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom 620 Southern Central Mass RR $ 415 25 Tons Capacity
3599 Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom 620 Southern Central Mass RR $ 415 25 Tons Capacity
3600 Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom 620 Southern Central Mass RR $ 415 25 Tons Capacity
3601 Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom 620 Southern Central Mass RR $ 415 25 Tons Capacity
3602 Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom 620 Southern Central Mass RR $ 415 25 Tons Capacity
3603 Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom 620 Southern Central Mass RR $ 415 25 Tons Capacity
3604 Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom 620 Southern Central Mass RR $ 415 25 Tons Capacity
3605 Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom 620 Southern Central Mass RR $ 415 25 Tons Capacity
3606 Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom 620 Southern Central Mass RR $ 415 25 Tons Capacity
3607 Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom 620 Southern Central Mass RR $ 415 25 Tons Capacity
3608 Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom 620 Southern Central Mass RR $ 415 25 Tons Capacity
3609 Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom 620 Southern Central Mass RR $ 415 25 Tons Capacity
3610 Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom 620 Southern Central Mass RR $ 415 25 Tons Capacity
3611 Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom 620 Southern Central Mass RR $ 415 25 Tons Capacity
3612 Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom 620 Southern Central Mass RR $ 415 25 Tons Capacity
3613 Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom 620 Southern Central Mass RR $ 415 25 Tons Capacity
3614 Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom 620 Southern Central Mass RR $ 415 25 Tons Capacity
3615 Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom 620 Southern Central Mass RR $ 415 25 Tons Capacity
3616 Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom 620 Southern Central Mass RR $ 415 25 Tons Capacity
3617 Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom 620 Southern Central Mass RR $ 415 25 Tons Capacity
3618 Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom 620 Southern Central Mass RR $ 415 25 Tons Capacity
3619 Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom 620 Southern Central Mass RR $ 415 25 Tons Capacity
3620 Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom 620 Southern Central Mass RR $ 415 25 Tons Capacity
3621 Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom 620 Southern Central Mass RR $ 415 25 Tons Capacity
3622 Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom 620 Southern Central Mass RR $ 415 25 Tons Capacity
3623 Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom 620 Southern Central Mass RR $ 415 25 Tons Capacity
3624 Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom 620 Southern Central Mass RR $ 415 25 Tons Capacity

01-Apr-1887 data
Car Number	Type	Page	Division	Location	$ / Car	Notes
3550	Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom	620	Southern	Central Mass RR	$ 415	25 Tons Capacity
3551	Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom	620	Southern	Central Mass RR	$ 415	25 Tons Capacity
3552	Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom	620	Southern	Central Mass RR	$ 415	25 Tons Capacity
3553	Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom	620	Southern	Central Mass RR	$ 415	25 Tons Capacity
3554	Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom	620	Southern	Central Mass RR	$ 415	25 Tons Capacity
3555	Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom	620	Southern	Central Mass RR	$ 415	25 Tons Capacity
3556	Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom	620	Southern	Central Mass RR	$ 415	25 Tons Capacity
3557	Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom	620	Southern	Central Mass RR	$ 415	25 Tons Capacity
3558	Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom	620	Southern	Central Mass RR	$ 415	25 Tons Capacity
3559	Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom	620	Southern	Central Mass RR	$ 415	25 Tons Capacity
3560	Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom	620	Southern	Central Mass RR	$ 415	25 Tons Capacity
3561	Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom	620	Southern	Central Mass RR	$ 415	25 Tons Capacity
3562	Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom	620	Southern	Central Mass RR	$ 415	25 Tons Capacity
3563	Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom	620	Southern	Central Mass RR	$ 415	25 Tons Capacity
3564	Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom	620	Southern	Central Mass RR	$ 415	25 Tons Capacity
3565	Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom	620	Southern	Central Mass RR	$ 415	25 Tons Capacity
3566	Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom	620	Southern	Central Mass RR	$ 415	25 Tons Capacity
3567	Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom	620	Southern	Central Mass RR	$ 415	25 Tons Capacity
3568	Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom	620	Southern	Central Mass RR	$ 415	25 Tons Capacity
3569	Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom	620	Southern	Central Mass RR	$ 415	25 Tons Capacity
3570	Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom	620	Southern	Central Mass RR	$ 415	25 Tons Capacity
3571	Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom	620	Southern	Central Mass RR	$ 415	25 Tons Capacity
3572	Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom	620	Southern	Central Mass RR	$ 415	25 Tons Capacity
3573	Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom	620	Southern	Central Mass RR	$ 415	25 Tons Capacity
3574	Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom	620	Southern	Central Mass RR	$ 415	25 Tons Capacity
3575	Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom	620	Southern	Central Mass RR	$ 415	25 Tons Capacity
3576	Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom	620	Southern	Central Mass RR	$ 415	25 Tons Capacity
3577	Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom	620	Southern	Central Mass RR	$ 415	25 Tons Capacity
3578	Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom	620	Southern	Central Mass RR	$ 415	25 Tons Capacity
3579	Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom	620	Southern	Central Mass RR	$ 415	25 Tons Capacity
3580	Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom	620	Southern	Central Mass RR	$ 415	25 Tons Capacity
3581	Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom	620	Southern	Central Mass RR	$ 415	25 Tons Capacity
3582	Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom	620	Southern	Central Mass RR	$ 415	25 Tons Capacity
3583	Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom	620	Southern	Central Mass RR	$ 415	25 Tons Capacity
3584	Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom	620	Southern	Central Mass RR	$ 415	25 Tons Capacity
3585	Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom	620	Southern	Central Mass RR	$ 415	25 Tons Capacity
3586	Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom	620	Southern	Central Mass RR	$ 415	25 Tons Capacity
3587	Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom	620	Southern	Central Mass RR	$ 415	25 Tons Capacity
3588	Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom	620	Southern	Central Mass RR	$ 415	25 Tons Capacity
3589	Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom	620	Southern	Central Mass RR	$ 415	25 Tons Capacity
3590	Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom	620	Southern	Central Mass RR	$ 415	25 Tons Capacity
3591	Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom	620	Southern	Central Mass RR	$ 415	25 Tons Capacity
3592	Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom	620	Southern	Central Mass RR	$ 415	25 Tons Capacity
3593	Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom	620	Southern	Central Mass RR	$ 415	25 Tons Capacity
3594	Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom	620	Southern	Central Mass RR	$ 415	25 Tons Capacity
3595	Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom	620	Southern	Central Mass RR	$ 415	25 Tons Capacity
3596	Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom	620	Southern	Central Mass RR	$ 415	25 Tons Capacity
3597	Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom	620	Southern	Central Mass RR	$ 415	25 Tons Capacity
3598	Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom	620	Southern	Central Mass RR	$ 415	25 Tons Capacity
3599	Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom	620	Southern	Central Mass RR	$ 415	25 Tons Capacity
3600	Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom	620	Southern	Central Mass RR	$ 415	25 Tons Capacity
3601	Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom	620	Southern	Central Mass RR	$ 415	25 Tons Capacity
3602	Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom	620	Southern	Central Mass RR	$ 415	25 Tons Capacity
3603	Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom	620	Southern	Central Mass RR	$ 415	25 Tons Capacity
3604	Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom	620	Southern	Central Mass RR	$ 415	25 Tons Capacity
3605	Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom	620	Southern	Central Mass RR	$ 415	25 Tons Capacity
3606	Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom	620	Southern	Central Mass RR	$ 415	25 Tons Capacity
3607	Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom	620	Southern	Central Mass RR	$ 415	25 Tons Capacity
3608	Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom	620	Southern	Central Mass RR	$ 415	25 Tons Capacity
3609	Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom	620	Southern	Central Mass RR	$ 415	25 Tons Capacity
3610	Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom	620	Southern	Central Mass RR	$ 415	25 Tons Capacity
3611	Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom	620	Southern	Central Mass RR	$ 415	25 Tons Capacity
3612	Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom	620	Southern	Central Mass RR	$ 415	25 Tons Capacity
3613	Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom	620	Southern	Central Mass RR	$ 415	25 Tons Capacity
3614	Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom	620	Southern	Central Mass RR	$ 415	25 Tons Capacity
3615	Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom	620	Southern	Central Mass RR	$ 415	25 Tons Capacity
3616	Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom	620	Southern	Central Mass RR	$ 415	25 Tons Capacity
3617	Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom	620	Southern	Central Mass RR	$ 415	25 Tons Capacity
3618	Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom	620	Southern	Central Mass RR	$ 415	25 Tons Capacity
3619	Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom	620	Southern	Central Mass RR	$ 415	25 Tons Capacity
3620	Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom	620	Southern	Central Mass RR	$ 415	25 Tons Capacity
3621	Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom	620	Southern	Central Mass RR	$ 415	25 Tons Capacity
3622	Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom	620	Southern	Central Mass RR	$ 415	25 Tons Capacity
3623	Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom	620	Southern	Central Mass RR	$ 415	25 Tons Capacity
3624	Gondola Cars, Hopper Bottom	620	Southern	Central Mass RR	$ 415	25 Tons Capacity

Paint Schemes

References or other data

Magazine/Book article(s)

Photographs

Renumberings/Conversions/Dispositions

Models

Revision History

File History for THIS page
Date Who Description
24-Mar-2023 KG Akerboom Initial release
07-Jun-2023 KG Akerboom Back-filled missing 1889 data
03-Aug-2025 KG Akerboom Added B&L Inventory data

File History for THIS page
Date	Who	Description
24-Mar-2023	KG Akerboom	Initial release
07-Jun-2023	KG Akerboom	Back-filled missing 1889 data
03-Aug-2025	KG Akerboom	Added B&L Inventory data

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