Download or read book Freight Cars of the '40s and '50s written by Jeff Wison and published by Kalmbach Publishing, Co.. This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jeff Wilson's latest release is a guide to railroad cars operated during one of the most popular eras to model. You can use the book's highly detailed historical information as inspiration for your layout. You'll find background on loads carried by freight cars, information on putting together a realistic freight car fleet, as well as prototype paint schemes and detailing.