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Is this a Thrall ballast car?

Herzog car, whole sideTHE CAR TO THE LEFT is common around Augusta, GA, where I live. There is a large, old historic quarry where gravel is dug and used by CSX as ballast. I believe Thrall manufactured this car some time ago. (Thrall is now Trinity). Oddballs Decals makes decals for this car in both N and HO. Athearn owns the former Roundhouse/MDC model of this car. Until I found the Athearn car I was afraid I would have to scratch build it, and THAT skill is way beyond my abilities at the moment.

The sides are quite tapered...

Herzog car detailI gave Kel Cruise of the former Mocalova Model Works a bunch of pictures that he was able to use to make the dump chutes for a model of this car. I bought 20 sets in case I ever actually get that far! I have a total of 21 car bodies, some are undec body-only while quite a few need to be stripped and painted. What color? ATSF Mineral Brown? Hmmm? What about brake cylinders? I already have 20 sets of crushed stone loads from Hay Bros. Garage to fill the cars

Herzog's process looks rather interesting.

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