Conrail Cabins & CaboosesClass N-8A |
| Renumbering Table | Active Cars | Preserved Cars | Dispositions |
CR 23679 at South Bend, IN on November 6, 1977.Photo by Dick Leonhardt (58k) |
CR 23679 again, a few years later, in Rochester, NY.Photo by Jim Hebner (63k) |
CR 23644 on the fly in August, 1977 at East Palestine, OH. Note the last three digits of the number on the cupola and 'Safety First' above the logo.Photo by Charlie Bowyer (39k) |
CR 23647 out of service at the Union Pacific Yard Center, Dolton, IL.From the collection of Roger Kirkpatrick (81k) |
 CR 23667 taken in Harrisburg, PA in April '81. Photo by Randy Mower (18k) |
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| N-8A Class Data |
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39 cars 23622-23679 ex PC 23622-23697 ex NH 637-709 broken, mixed with NE-6 class. PC modified ex NH NE-6 clas cars. Bay windows were added and cupola windows plated over. There may have been some N-8B(former NE-5) either mislabeled or mixed in with this group. |
 Based on NE-6 outline and photo of CR 23679 by T.W.Wolfgang. THIS OUTLINE IS CURRENTLY BEING UPDATED, CHECK BACK SOON. |
| N-8A Dimensions |
| Length over Strikers |
Carbody Length |
Truck Centers |
Carbody Width |
Bay Width |
Carbody Height |
Cupola Height |
Typical Weight |
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| 34' 0" | 27' 4" | 18' 10" | 9' 5" | - | 11' 6" | 13' 10" | 47000 |
Sources : Field measurements of Walt Gosciminski's NH 705, an NE-6.
| Modeling the N-8A | ||
| All scales I was not aware of any plastic models of these cars, I am sure there were some brass versions made. The ex NH NE-6s have rivited side sheets and would be more of a challenge than the former NE-5s. The roof is peaked with a single raised panel on each section. The added bays and blanked windows would make for a challenging kitbash based on the model mentioned below. Wayne Yancey adds : As a fan of the New Haven , I found a Banch Line kit # 11305 ( Round House Products) that represents the NE-6 in HO scale. The only thing that might be off in appeance a double rivet line just below the window line. The added bays and blanked windows would make for a challenging kitbash Other scales? | ||
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