Manufacturer:
Northeastern Scale Models
Manufacturer ID:
S-4
Style:
poultry car
Notes:
These cars were used to transport live poultry (chickens, turkeys, pigeons, etc.). Half of the car, the caged area, was used for holding the live animals, and the other half is refrigerated for packaged items, such as eggs, butter, and slaughtered poultry. There was also space for the attendant who took care of the animals en route.