Recycled equipment keeps supplies handy and secure

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At various times, I've seen older freight cars on my favorite railroad that don't have the normal paint and lettering. Most have an unusual color or their numbers are repainted to begin with either 99 or 999. Can you explain what these cars are used for? Steve Cox, Cincinnati Retired revenue freight cars have been hauling construction materials and parts for company purposes since railroading began. In most cases, the cars continue to do jobs similar to what they did in revenue service. The big difference is there's no hurry to unload the car so it can be used as a rolling warehouse until the materials are needed.