I had assumed that this version of the box came in the starter sets only
because of the numbering on the plastic holder--1=reefer, 2=gondola,
etc. Is this correct? Or was this the standard box for the early cars?
All of the cars that I have with the plastic holder on them follow this
numbering.
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From: dgosha@... [mailto:dgosha@...]
Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2003 12:36 PM
To: a1g@...
Subject: Re: [a1g] Boxes
Edward Bridges posted a car that was in an unusual box, and had
foam
at the ends (see photo section of group). I believe that his
box is
missing the plastic holders. I have found this type of box in
Atlas
sets. The plastic holders have a number on them (1, 2, 3, or
4).
#1 for reefers, 2 for gondolas, 3 for flat cars, and 4 for
cabeese.
I have posted photos in the photo section of examples for 1, 2,
and
3. You can see the number through the lid. I have also posted
a
photo of the holders out of the box.
The plastic holders were terrible. They tend to slip-out of
place.
Replacing the plastic holders with foam would to protect the
car.
Otherwise, the plastic holders would slip, and the car would
move
around in the box when transported.
Ross.
Yup, I think this is why Atlas went to the blue cradle in short
order. Only
the very earliest cars came with the plastic holders. They were
fine as long as
the box was taped tightly shut but if the tape loosened, as
could happen in
shipment, forget it.
Doug
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