HO PRR F41A Flatcar Decals

The PRR built upon the triumph of its F41 flatcar by modifying it for specific types of service. Wallboard made from Gypsum was a new commodity that was being shipped by rail, so the PRR initially converted four cars in 1956. The success of these four cars lead to the PRR converting additional cars for a total of 110 F41A bulkhead-equipped flatcars from 1962-1966. The included roster shows specific car numbers with each variation built at Sam Rea Shops, with data pulled from Official Equipment Registers. All 110 cars last into Penn Central, retaining their class designation even after losing their bulkheads returning to general service.

This sheet has enough data to do 1 car. The number prefix is supplied along with number endings that match various numbers within the roster, which are highlighted. With the bulk of the F41A cars being built in the mid to late 1960’s many retained their re-built scale code and date into Penn Central with little modification as KarTrak barcodes and lube stencils were coming into vogue with the AAR and ICC. The F41A is available as a 3D printed kit by Plate C Model Prototypes.

For painting instructions for any of these flatcars, the car body should be Freight Car Color. The trucks are black.

For references in regard to the PRR's F41 Flatcar fleet please consult Pennsylvania Railroad Flatcars, Revenue & Work Equipment, 1869 to 1968 by Al Buchan and Elden Gatwood published by the PRRT&HS. Also, further picture references can be found in Volumes 1-3 of the PRR Color Guides published by Morning Sun Books.

A thank you for assistance in creating this set is extended to Adam Chilcote, owner of Plate C Model Prototypes for providing side profiles of his 3D printed car kits to make lettering diagrams easier to create.