Boston & Maine (second) 5900 Series Hopper Cars

Index

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

Builder's Photo

In lieu of a builder's photo...
Craig Bossler photo, James Kinkaid Collection, used with permission (click on image to see full resolution available)

B&M Classification Card(s)

Does one exist?

Specifications From Classification Cards

?

Spec Value
Builder NAHX (B&MRRHS Modelers Notes No 18.)
per B&MRRHS Modelers Notes #39, "Butler built"
Lot #
Car Numbers
Quantity
Build Date 1977-1978
AAR class
Lt Weight (average)
Description
Cubic Cap'y Cu. Ft.
Ends
Doors
Ladders
Trucks
Air Brake
Brake Gear
Journals
Side Bearings
Center Sills
Coupler
Coupler Yoke
Draft Gear
Brake Beam
Brake Beam Support
Brake Shoes
Retaining Valve

Spec	Value
Builder	NAHX (B&MRRHS Modelers Notes No 18.) per B&MRRHS Modelers Notes #39, "Butler built"
Lot #
Car Numbers
Quantity
Build Date	1977-1978
AAR class
Lt Weight	(average)
Description
Cubic Cap'y	Cu. Ft.
Ends
Doors
Ladders
Trucks
Air Brake
Brake Gear
Journals
Side Bearings
Center Sills
Coupler
Coupler Yoke
Draft Gear
Brake Beam
Brake Beam Support
Brake Shoes
Retaining Valve

ORER data and numbers

ORER Size Data
Description 10/1977 1/1983 5/1983 7/1989
(5910-17 only) 5900-09 5910-17
AAR Mechanical Designation LO LO LO LO
Inside
Dimensions Length 39'-9" 43'-5" 43'-5"
Width 10'-3" 10'-3" 10'-3"
Height
Outside
Dimensions Length 49' 54'-7" 54'-7" 49' 54'-7"
Width At Eaves or top of sides or platform 7'-5" 7'-5" 7'-5" 7'-5"
Extreme Width 10'-4" 10'-4" 10'-6" 10'-4" 10'-6"
Height
from
Rail To Extreme Width 8'-2" 8'-2" 8'-2" 8'-2"
To Eaves or top of sides or platform 13'-5" 13'-5" 12'-5" 13'-5" 12'-5"
To Top of Running Board
To Extreme Height 13'-11" 13'-11" 12'-7" 13'-11" 12'-7"
Door - Side
opening Width
Height
Capacity Cu Ft. Level Full 2785 2785 2785 2785
Pounds 200000 200000 200000 200000

ORER History
ORER Date
(Year-Mo.) Car
Numbers # of
Cars Description
1977 - 10 5900-5909 10 Covered Hopper, Steel, Pressure Unloading
1978 - 01 (same)
1978 - 04 (same)
1978 - 07 5900-5917 18 "
1978 - 10 (same)
1979 - 01 (same)
1979 - 04 (same)
1979 - 07 (same)
1979 - 10 (same)
1980 - 01 (same)
1980 - 04 (same)
1980 - 07 (same)
1980 - 10 (same)
1981 - 01 (same)
1981 - 04 (same)
1981 - 07 (same)
1981 - 10 (same)
1982 - 01 (same)
1982 - 04 (same)
1982 - 07 (same)
1982 - 10 (same)
1983 - 01 (same)
1983 - 05 5900-5917 10 Covered Hopper, Steel, Pressure Unloading [10/1977 dimensions]
5910-5917 8 Covered Hopper [5/1983 dimensions]
1983 - 07 (same) (both rows)
1983 - 10 5900-5917 9 Covered Hopper, Steel, Pressure Unloading [10/1977 dimensions]
5910-5917 8 Covered Hopper [5/1983 dimensions]
1984 - 01 (same) (both rows)
1984 - 04 (same) (both rows)
1984 - 07 (same) (both rows)
1984 - 10 (same) (both rows)
1985 - 01 (same) (both rows)
1985 - 04 (same) (both rows)
1985 - 07 (same) (both rows)
1985 - 10 (same) (both rows)
1986 - 01 (same) (both rows)
1986 - 04 (same) (both rows)
1986 - 07 (same) (both rows)
1986 - 10 (same) (both rows)
1987 - 01 (same) (both rows)
1987 - 04 (same) (both rows)
1987 - 07 (same) (both rows)
1987 - 10 (same) (both rows)
1988 - 01 (same) (both rows)
1988 - 04 (same) (both rows)
1988 - 07 (same) (both rows)
1988 - 10 (same) (both rows)
1989 - 01 (same) (both rows)
1989 - 04 (same) (both rows)
1989 - 07 (same) (both rows)
1989 - 10 (same) (both rows)
1990 - 01 5900-5917 1 Covered Hopper, Steel, Pressure Unloading [5900-09 dimensions]
1990 - 04 Not listed

ORER Size Data
Description	10/1977	1/1983	5/1983	7/1989
(5910-17 only)	5900-09	5910-17
AAR Mechanical Designation	LO	LO	LO	LO
Inside Dimensions	Length	39'-9"	43'-5"	43'-5"
Width	10'-3"	10'-3"	10'-3"
Height
Outside Dimensions	Length	49'	54'-7"	54'-7"	49'	54'-7"
Width	At Eaves or top of sides or platform	7'-5"	7'-5"	7'-5"	7'-5"
Extreme Width	10'-4"	10'-4"	10'-6"	10'-4"	10'-6"
Height from Rail	To Extreme Width	8'-2"	8'-2"	8'-2"	8'-2"
To Eaves or top of sides or platform	13'-5"	13'-5"	12'-5"	13'-5"	12'-5"
To Top of Running Board
To Extreme Height	13'-11"	13'-11"	12'-7"	13'-11"	12'-7"
Door - Side opening	Width
Height
Capacity	Cu Ft. Level Full	2785	2785	2785	2785
Pounds	200000	200000	200000	200000

ORER History
ORER Date (Year-Mo.)	Car Numbers	# of Cars	Description
1977 - 10	5900-5909	10	Covered Hopper, Steel, Pressure Unloading
1978 - 01	(same)
1978 - 04	(same)
1978 - 07	5900-5917	18	"
1978 - 10	(same)
1979 - 01	(same)
1979 - 04	(same)
1979 - 07	(same)
1979 - 10	(same)
1980 - 01	(same)
1980 - 04	(same)
1980 - 07	(same)
1980 - 10	(same)
1981 - 01	(same)
1981 - 04	(same)
1981 - 07	(same)
1981 - 10	(same)
1982 - 01	(same)
1982 - 04	(same)
1982 - 07	(same)
1982 - 10	(same)
1983 - 01	(same)
1983 - 05	5900-5917	10	Covered Hopper, Steel, Pressure Unloading [10/1977 dimensions]
5910-5917	8	Covered Hopper [5/1983 dimensions]
1983 - 07	(same) (both rows)
1983 - 10	5900-5917	9	Covered Hopper, Steel, Pressure Unloading [10/1977 dimensions]
5910-5917	8	Covered Hopper [5/1983 dimensions]
1984 - 01	(same) (both rows)
1984 - 04	(same) (both rows)
1984 - 07	(same) (both rows)
1984 - 10	(same) (both rows)
1985 - 01	(same) (both rows)
1985 - 04	(same) (both rows)
1985 - 07	(same) (both rows)
1985 - 10	(same) (both rows)
1986 - 01	(same) (both rows)
1986 - 04	(same) (both rows)
1986 - 07	(same) (both rows)
1986 - 10	(same) (both rows)
1987 - 01	(same) (both rows)
1987 - 04	(same) (both rows)
1987 - 07	(same) (both rows)
1987 - 10	(same) (both rows)
1988 - 01	(same) (both rows)
1988 - 04	(same) (both rows)
1988 - 07	(same) (both rows)
1988 - 10	(same) (both rows)
1989 - 01	(same) (both rows)
1989 - 04	(same) (both rows)
1989 - 07	(same) (both rows)
1989 - 10	(same) (both rows)
1990 - 01	5900-5917	1	Covered Hopper, Steel, Pressure Unloading [5900-09 dimensions]
1990 - 04	Not listed

ORER Notes

Discussion, General Notes

Per Don Clerke
Built by North American. Pressure unloading. This is the only round-body hopper on the B&M [at least as of 1978, not sure about later]

Unknown why the 1/1986 difference for 5910-17 - almost looks like they are different cars?
Design change in mid-production?
See also 5918 - was this a renumber/rebuild from the 5900-09 series? (dimensions match 5900-5909, not 5910-5917)
per B&MRRHS Modeler's Notes #39
"Butler blt/NAHX"

Paint Schemes

References or other data

See the Spring Mill Depot web site Includes dates, phases for B&M cars, and a LOT of prototype info.

Photographs

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

Don Clerke inserts into B&MRRHS Bulletin
i 12 photo 37 5917 X X B.M. G G N N 2H N N N grey none COTS on "round" part of carbody
Fallen Flags and Other Railroad Photos (as of 15-Apr-2020)
Scroll down to the "B" section, click on the "Boston & Maine (B&M)" link
Then scroll down to find the photo. The "Page" column has the "Link" text listed
LO 5915 5915 1988-08-06 Y X A B.M. G G N N 2H N N N grey none COTS moved to "flat" section at end (original location painted out)
Nimke, R.W. Connecticut River Railroads and Connections Volume II: Bellows Falls, Vermont East and West Sharp Offset Printing, 1991. ISBN 0-914960-95-4 p64 Bottom 5903 B B.M.GGN End view p64 Middle 5913? p B B.M.GGN "Several" prototype photos were included on the Rail Yard Models "mini-CD" included in their kit. They were available on their website as well, but seem to be gone as of Dec, 2020.

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

*Don Clerke inserts into B&MRRHS Bulletin*
i 12 photo 37	5917			X		X	B.M.	G	G	N	N	2H	N	N	N	grey	none	COTS on "round" part of carbody
Fallen Flags and Other Railroad Photos (as of 15-Apr-2020) Scroll down to the "B" section, click on the "Boston & Maine (B&M)" link Then scroll down to find the photo. The "Page" column has the "Link" text listed
LO 5915	5915	1988-08-06	Y	X	A		B.M.	G	G	N	N	2H	N	N	N	grey	none	COTS moved to "flat" section at end (original location painted out)

Renumberings/Conversions/Dispositions

Models

Scale Manufacturer Stock number Car number Paint scheme Notes
HO Rail Yard Models 110.8 Announced in B&MRRHS Modelers Notes #117 (Nov-Dec 2008). Company out of business 2012(?)
HO Spring Mills Depot 131118-01 5902 ? I would *assume* pretty accurate. Does not look like it is available as of Dec, 2020.
HO Spring Mills Depot 131118-02 5908 ? I would *assume* pretty accurate. Does not look like it is available as of Dec, 2020.
HO Spring Mills Depot 131118-03 5913 ? I would *assume* pretty accurate. Does not look like it is available as of Dec, 2020.

Scale	Manufacturer	Stock number	Car number	Paint scheme	Notes
HO	Rail Yard Models	110.8			Announced in B&MRRHS Modelers Notes #117 (Nov-Dec 2008). Company out of business 2012(?)
HO	Spring Mills Depot	131118-01	5902	?	I would assume pretty accurate. Does not look like it is available as of Dec, 2020.
HO	Spring Mills Depot	131118-02	5908	?	I would assume pretty accurate. Does not look like it is available as of Dec, 2020.
HO	Spring Mills Depot	131118-03	5913	?	I would assume pretty accurate. Does not look like it is available as of Dec, 2020.

Revision History

File History for THIS page
Date Who Description
31-Dec-2019 KG Akerboom Initial release
17-Mar-2020 KG Akerboom Standardized Don Clerke "source" link
29-Mar-2020 KG Akerboom Added data from 19 more ORERs
04-Apr-2020 KG Akerboom Re-did references/photos section
16-Apr-2020 KG Akerboom Added more web sites: B&MRRHS Flickr, Fallen Flags, NMRA Archives, Earl Tuson. Also Scott Whitney (NMRO) CDs
23-Apr-2020 KG Akerboom Updated per B&MRRHS Modeler's Notes #39
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
30-Dec-2020 KG Akerboom Added models (from B&MRRHS Modelers Notes, web info)
24-Jan-2021 KG Akerboom Added "NOT a builder's photo"
29-Oct-2022 KG Akerboom Updated per [almost] complete ORER data
04-Dec-2022 KG Akerboom Added photo(s)/car listings from Nimke, "Conn. River RRs: Vol II"
04-Jan-2023 KG Akerboom Fixed headers and footers...hopefully

File History for THIS page
Date	Who	Description
31-Dec-2019	KG Akerboom	Initial release
17-Mar-2020	KG Akerboom	Standardized Don Clerke "source" link
29-Mar-2020	KG Akerboom	Added data from 19 more ORERs
04-Apr-2020	KG Akerboom	Re-did references/photos section
16-Apr-2020	KG Akerboom	Added more web sites: B&MRRHS Flickr, Fallen Flags, NMRA Archives, Earl Tuson. Also Scott Whitney (NMRO) CDs
23-Apr-2020	KG Akerboom	Updated per B&MRRHS Modeler's Notes #39
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
30-Dec-2020	KG Akerboom	Added models (from B&MRRHS Modelers Notes, web info)
24-Jan-2021	KG Akerboom	Added "NOT a builder's photo"
29-Oct-2022	KG Akerboom	Updated per [almost] complete ORER data
04-Dec-2022	KG Akerboom	Added photo(s)/car listings from Nimke, "Conn. River RRs: Vol II"
04-Jan-2023	KG Akerboom	Fixed headers and footers...hopefully

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