Combination Murphy Rectangular-Diagonal Panel Roof Prototype Cars

 

Detroit & Toledo Shore Line 3206 was renumbered from the original 5000 series. Note the mix of rectangular and diagonal panels in the roof. eBay slide purchase

A few years back, I documented my efforts to kitbash a roof that incorporated both Murphy rectangular and diagonal panels. That was subsequently offered as a separate part (some still available here) and is also being integrated into what will be a full-blown resin offering for the SP's A-50-17. I have compiled what I am certain is not an exhaustive list, but is nonetheless a good first step of prototypes that used this unusual roof. Here is the list as it stands and I can update as new information comes to light (please use the comments section below if you know of other prototypes!)

cropped from Know Your City no. 248, Southern Pacific Railroad freight yard between North Broadway and North Spring Streets with Los Angeles skyline in background. Los Angeles Times

Railroad	Series	Build Date	Builder	Notes
ATSF	8000-8499	1951	ATSF	FE-28
D&TS	5000-5099	1955	Greenville
NJI&I	3300-3399	1951	AC&F
NKP	86000-86199	1949	AC&F
NKP	86200-86349	1955	Greenville
SP	190000-190499	1950-1951	SP	A-50-17
SP	192000-192999	1950-1951	SP	A-50-17
SP	193000-193999	1954-1955	SP	A-50-18
WAB	19800-19999	1953	AC&F

Santa Fe Fe-28 was also renumbered from the original 8000 series. eBay print purchase

SP A-50-18 was part of two classes of SP cars that used the combination rectangular and diagonal panel roofs. San Diego, Sept. 5, 1955, Col. Chet McCoid photo, Bob's Photo