UTLX, SHPX, GATX Question

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UTLX is Union Tank Car Co. (UnionTank Lines)
SHPX is ACF Industries (I think it was Shippers ...)
GATX is General American Marks Co. (General American Tank)
The X is private owner.
(Info from the Trackside Guide.)
I know SHPX because I switch one on Wednesday nights. ;)
 

DanRaitz

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One resource that I find very helpfull is a copy of "The Official Railway Equipment Register". You can usually find them at swapmeets. You'll want one that was issued around the time frame that you are modelling. I picked up a January 1982 copy for $3.00 at a local swapmeet. In it you will find a listing of all reporting marks and who they belong to.
If you know someone who has one, check it out.

Dan