Boston & Maine 5010 Series Flat Car

Index

Builder's Photo
Classification Card(s) for series
Specifications
ORER data
ORER Notes
Discussion, General Notes
Car Book and/or Car Disposition Data
Paint Schemes
References
Photographs
Renumberings/Conversions/Dispositions
Modeling
Revision History of this page

NOT a Builder's Photo

Obtained on ebay, as a print apparently taken out of a photo album.
It appears to be a print of the same photo as in Vermont's Granite Railroads, p261 (which is credited to E Lancaster)
but with a scratch (or strap being blown around?) obscuring part of the center of the car.

B&M Classification Card(s)

Does one exist?

Specifications From Classification Cards

From Vermont's Granite Railroads:

Spec Value
Build Date 1938

Spec	Value
Build Date	1938

ORER data and numbers

ORER Size Data
Description 4/1957
M.C.B. / AAR Mechanical Designation FW
Inside
Dimensions Length 44'-8"
Width 10'
Height
Outside
Dimensions Length 45'-6"
Width At Eaves or top of sides or platform 6'-2"
Extreme Width 10'-6"
Height
from
Rail To Extreme Width 3'-6"
To Eaves or top of sides or platform 6'-9"
To Top of Running Board
To Extreme Height 7'-5"
Door - Side
opening Width
Height
Capacity Cu Ft. Level Full
Pounds 100000

ORER History
ORER Date
(Year-Mo.) Car
Numbers # of
Cars Description
1957 - 04 5010 1 Flat, Well, Steel, Note E
1957 - 07 " " Flat, Well, Steel, Note B
1957 - 10 (same)
1958 - 01 (same)
1958 - 04 (same)
1958 - 07 (same)
1958 - 10 (same)
1959 - 01 (same)
1959 - 04 (same)
1959 - 07 (same)
1959 - 10 (same)
1960 - 01 (same)
1960 - 04 (same)
1960 - 07 (same)
1960 - 10 (same)
1961 - 01 (same)
1961 - 04 (same)
1961 - 07 (same)
1961 - 10 (same)
1962 - 01 (same)
1962 - 04 (same)
1962 - 07 (same)
1962 - 10 (same)
1963 - 01 (same)
1963 - 04 (same)
1963 - 07 (same)
1963 - 10 (same)
1964 - 01 (same)
1964 - 04 (same)
1964 - 07 (same)
1964 - 10 (same)
1965 - 01 (same)
1965 - 04 (same)
1965 - 07 (same)
1965 - 10 (same)
1966 - 01 (same) (note B changed)
1966 - 04 (same)
1966 - 07 (same)
1966 - 10 (same)
1967 - 01 (same)
1967 - 04 (same)
1967 - 07 (same)
1967 - 10 (same)
1968 - 01 (same)
1968 - 04 (same)
1968 - 07 (same)
1968 - 10 (same)
1969 - 01 (same)
1969 - 04 (same)
1969 - 07 (same)
1969 - 10 (same)
1970 - 01 (same)
1970 - 04 (same)
1970 - 07 (same)
1970 - 10 (same)
1971 - 01 (same)
1971 - 04 (same)
1971 - 07 (same)
1971 - 10 (same)
1972 - 01 (same)
1972 - 04 (same)
1972 - 07 (same)
1972 - 10 (same)
1973 - 01 (same)
1973 - 04 (same)
1973 - 07 (same)
1973 - 11 " " Flat, Well, Steel, see heavy capacity section
1974 - 01 (same)
1974 - 04 (same)
1974 - 07 (same)
1974 - 10 (same)
1975 - 01 (same)
1975 - 04 (same)
1975 - 07 (same)
1975 - 10 (same)
1976 - 01 (same)
1976 - 04 (same)
1976 - 07 (same)
1976 - 10 (same)
1977 - 01 (same)
1977 - 04 (same)
1977 - 07 (same)
1977 - 10 (same)
1978 - 01 (same)
1978 - 04 (same)
1978 - 07 (same)
1978 - 10 (same)
1979 - 01 Not listed

ORER Size Data
Description	4/1957
M.C.B. / AAR Mechanical Designation	FW
Inside Dimensions	Length	44'-8"
Width	10'
Height
Outside Dimensions	Length	45'-6"
Width	At Eaves or top of sides or platform	6'-2"
Extreme Width	10'-6"
Height from Rail	To Extreme Width	3'-6"
To Eaves or top of sides or platform	6'-9"
To Top of Running Board
To Extreme Height	7'-5"
Door - Side opening	Width
Height
Capacity	Cu Ft. Level Full
Pounds	100000

ORER History
ORER Date (Year-Mo.)	Car Numbers	# of Cars	Description
1957 - 04	5010	1	Flat, Well, Steel, Note E
1957 - 07	"	"	Flat, Well, Steel, Note B
1957 - 10	(same)
1958 - 01	(same)
1958 - 04	(same)
1958 - 07	(same)
1958 - 10	(same)
1959 - 01	(same)
1959 - 04	(same)
1959 - 07	(same)
1959 - 10	(same)
1960 - 01	(same)
1960 - 04	(same)
1960 - 07	(same)
1960 - 10	(same)
1961 - 01	(same)
1961 - 04	(same)
1961 - 07	(same)
1961 - 10	(same)
1962 - 01	(same)
1962 - 04	(same)
1962 - 07	(same)
1962 - 10	(same)
1963 - 01	(same)
1963 - 04	(same)
1963 - 07	(same)
1963 - 10	(same)
1964 - 01	(same)
1964 - 04	(same)
1964 - 07	(same)
1964 - 10	(same)
1965 - 01	(same)
1965 - 04	(same)
1965 - 07	(same)
1965 - 10	(same)
1966 - 01	(same) (note B changed)
1966 - 04	(same)
1966 - 07	(same)
1966 - 10	(same)
1967 - 01	(same)
1967 - 04	(same)
1967 - 07	(same)
1967 - 10	(same)
1968 - 01	(same)
1968 - 04	(same)
1968 - 07	(same)
1968 - 10	(same)
1969 - 01	(same)
1969 - 04	(same)
1969 - 07	(same)
1969 - 10	(same)
1970 - 01	(same)
1970 - 04	(same)
1970 - 07	(same)
1970 - 10	(same)
1971 - 01	(same)
1971 - 04	(same)
1971 - 07	(same)
1971 - 10	(same)
1972 - 01	(same)
1972 - 04	(same)
1972 - 07	(same)
1972 - 10	(same)
1973 - 01	(same)
1973 - 04	(same)
1973 - 07	(same)
1973 - 11	"	"	Flat, Well, Steel, see heavy capacity section
1974 - 01	(same)
1974 - 04	(same)
1974 - 07	(same)
1974 - 10	(same)
1975 - 01	(same)
1975 - 04	(same)
1975 - 07	(same)
1975 - 10	(same)
1976 - 01	(same)
1976 - 04	(same)
1976 - 07	(same)
1976 - 10	(same)
1977 - 01	(same)
1977 - 04	(same)
1977 - 07	(same)
1977 - 10	(same)
1978 - 01	(same)
1978 - 04	(same)
1978 - 07	(same)
1978 - 10	(same)
1979 - 01	Not listed

ORER Notes

Note E (4/1957) Note B (7/1957 - 10/1965)

Dimensions of well in car 5010 are as follows:
length 19 ft. 4 in., width 3 ft. 11 in., height from rail to floor of well 10 in.
Type of flooring: Open between well supports; six steel supports spaced on 42 inch centers laterally.
This car has 2 four-wheel trucks. Spacing between truck centers 34 ft. 6 in.; between axles 5 ft. 6 in.

Note B (1/1966 - 7/1973)

Dimensions of well in car 5010 are as follows:
length 19 ft. 4 in., width 3 ft. 11 in., height from rail to floor of well 10 in.
Type of flooring: Open between well supports; six steel supports spaced on 42 inch centers laterally.
This car has 2 four-wheel trucks. Spacing between truck centers 34 ft. 6 in.; between axles 5 ft. 6 in.
Height above top of rail to center of gravity – inches; light-weight 52,100 pounds.

"Heavy Capacity and Special Type Flat Cars" notes - 1/1971

Data 5010
AAR Mech. Designation FW
Type of loading floor Steel
Dimensions
(Note A) Outside length of car 45'-6"
Load Carrying
Platform Length 19'-4"
Width 3'-11"
Height from top of rail 10 [inches?]
Height from top of rail to center of gravity
Number of trucks, number of wheels per truck 2 - 4 wheel
Spacing between truck centers 34'-6"
Spacing between axles 5'-6"
Light weight (pounds) 52100
Capacity (pounds) 100000
Total cars 1
Notes 76

Note 76: Cars in B&M car 5010 flooring is open between well supports; six steel supports, spaced on 42 inch centers laterally.

ORER "Heavy Capacity and Special Type Flat Cars" notes - 4/1978

Data 5010
AAR Mech. Designation FW
Description Flat, Steel, Well.
Flooring is open between well supports;
6 steel supports, spaced on 42" centers laterally
AAR Car Type Code F140
Dimensions Load Carrying
Platform Length 19'-4"
Width 3'-11"
Height from top of rail 10 [inches?]
Height from top of rail to center of gravity
Outside length of car 45'-6"
Spacing between truck centers 34'-6"
Spacing between axles 5'-6"
Number of trucks 2
Number of wheels per truck 4
Light weight (pounds) 521[00]
Capacity (pounds) 100[000]
Total cars 1
Notes

Data	5010
AAR Mech. Designation	FW
Type of loading floor	Steel
Dimensions (Note A)	Outside length of car	45'-6"
Load Carrying Platform	Length	19'-4"
Width	3'-11"
Height from top of rail	10 [inches?]
Height from top of rail to center of gravity
Number of trucks, number of wheels per truck	2 - 4 wheel
Spacing between truck centers	34'-6"
Spacing between axles	5'-6"
Light weight (pounds)	52100
Capacity (pounds)	100000
Total cars	1
Notes	76

Data	5010
AAR Mech. Designation	FW
Description	Flat, Steel, Well. Flooring is open between well supports; 6 steel supports, spaced on 42" centers laterally
AAR Car Type Code	F140
Dimensions	Load Carrying Platform	Length	19'-4"
Width	3'-11"
Height from top of rail	10 [inches?]
Height from top of rail to center of gravity
Outside length of car	45'-6"
Spacing between truck centers	34'-6"
Spacing between axles	5'-6"
Number of trucks	2
Number of wheels per truck	4
Light weight (pounds)	521[00]
Capacity (pounds)	100[000]
Total cars	1
Notes

Discussion, General Notes

Per Don Clerke
Scrapped

Car Book and/or Car Disposition Data

Car Books (1923-06 thru 1936-10, then 1944-05 thru 1960-03)

Volume number refers original book number
Part number refers to PDF file part as posted on B&MRRHS site
Page numbers refer to pages in PDF file(s) (L/R = Left or Right side of that PDF page)

Car Number(s) Vol Part Page Date Action Location New # Notes
Barre & Chelsea #1000 4 6 6R 1957-01 Purchased used B&M 5010

Car Number(s)	Vol	Part	Page	Date	Action	Location	New #	Notes
Barre & Chelsea #1000	4	6	6R	1957-01	Purchased used		B&M 5010

Paint Schemes

As delivered
all black, white lettering, no herald

References or other data

Magazine/Book article(s)

Photographs

Page Car # Photo Date
yr-mo-day Visible? Markings Paint
Scheme Herald Notes

eBay photo sale (available as of 18-Oct-2020)
Title = "8B527 RP 1950s BARRE & CHELSEA RAILROAD FLATCAR #1000"
B&C 1000 1950s? X B N
Jones, RC, Whitney, JM, and Gove WG Vermont's Granite Railroads Pruett Publishing, 1985 ISBN 0-87108-695-6
Very similar (if not identical) to "not a builder's photo" above
p261 B&C 1000 X B N original? with load
Nimke, R.W. Connecticut River Railroads and Connections Volume X: Woodsville, the "Pemi", EB&L Sharp Offset Printing, 1993. ISBN 0-914960-95-4
p11 top-right B&C 1000 X B N same image as above?

Renumberings/Conversions/Dispositions

Models

Revision History

File History for THIS page
Date Who Description
27-Dec-2019 KG Akerboom Initial release
17-Mar-2020 KG Akerboom Standardized Don Clerke "source" link
28-Mar-2020 KG Akerboom Added data from 19 more ORERs
04-Apr-2020 KG Akerboom Re-did references/photos section
05-May-2020 KG Akerboom Moved ORER notes into separate section
21-Jul-2020 KG Akerboom "Photos" table - changed "vertical" text to PNG of "sideways" text; added "Markings" columns
07- thru
16-Aug-2020 KG Akerboom Added ORER data (History only, not dims or notes yet) for 63 more registers, courtesy of James Kinkaid
18-Oct-2020 KG Akerboom Added Car Book Data
26-Oct-2020 KG Akerboom Added photos, and data from Vermont's Granite Railroads
28-Oct-2020 KG Akerboom Added "not a" builder' photo
04-Jul-2021 KG Akerboom Reorganized Car Book and/or Car Disposition Data (Car # to 1st column, 2nd/other changes to new rows)
27-Sep-2022 KG Akerboom Verified per [almost] complete ORER data
16-Dec-2022 KG Akerboom Added photo(s)/car listings from Nimke, "Conn. River RRs: Vol X"
04-Jan-2023 KG Akerboom Fixed headers and footers...hopefully

File History for THIS page
Date	Who	Description
27-Dec-2019	KG Akerboom	Initial release
17-Mar-2020	KG Akerboom	Standardized Don Clerke "source" link
28-Mar-2020	KG Akerboom	Added data from 19 more ORERs
04-Apr-2020	KG Akerboom	Re-did references/photos section
05-May-2020	KG Akerboom	Moved ORER notes into separate section
21-Jul-2020	KG Akerboom	"Photos" table - changed "vertical" text to PNG of "sideways" text; added "Markings" columns
07- thru 16-Aug-2020	KG Akerboom	Added ORER data (History only, not dims or notes yet) for 63 more registers, courtesy of James Kinkaid
18-Oct-2020	KG Akerboom	Added Car Book Data
26-Oct-2020	KG Akerboom	Added photos, and data from Vermont's Granite Railroads
28-Oct-2020	KG Akerboom	Added "not a" builder' photo
04-Jul-2021	KG Akerboom	Reorganized Car Book and/or Car Disposition Data (Car # to 1st column, 2nd/other changes to new rows)
27-Sep-2022	KG Akerboom	Verified per [almost] complete ORER data
16-Dec-2022	KG Akerboom	Added photo(s)/car listings from Nimke, "Conn. River RRs: Vol X"
04-Jan-2023	KG Akerboom	Fixed headers and footers...hopefully

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Page	Car #	Photo Date yr-mo-day	Visible?			Paint Scheme	Herald	Notes
Page	Car #	Photo Date yr-mo-day				Paint Scheme	Herald	Notes
eBay photo sale (available as of 18-Oct-2020) Title = "8B527 RP 1950s BARRE & CHELSEA RAILROAD FLATCAR #1000"
	B&C 1000	1950s?	X	B	N
Jones, RC, Whitney, JM, and Gove WG Vermont's Granite Railroads Pruett Publishing, 1985 ISBN 0-87108-695-6 Very similar (if not identical) to "not a builder's photo" above
p261	B&C 1000		X	B	N	original?		with load
Nimke, R.W. Connecticut River Railroads and Connections Volume X: Woodsville, the "Pemi", EB&L Sharp Offset Printing, 1993. ISBN 0-914960-95-4
p11 top-right	B&C 1000		X	B	N			same image as above?