They are on the models we buy ,and in the pictures we see. I model them on the equipment I build, but how were they used ?
I believe my understanding of them is correct, in that they were used to attach the bill of lading, but maybe not.
Were the bills of lading attached when the car was filled ?
Did the bill of lading stay attached to the car till it got to it’s destination ?
Why were there tack boards on the ends of the cars as well as the side ?
And if differant RR’s used the boards on the sides but not on the ends ( or vise versa ) why install them to begin with ?
Were they used to hold bad order papers for the shops ?
If anyone knows, or can guide me to, the info I seek on this matter, I would greatly appreciate their sharing the knowledge.
I should add I model in the 40s.
