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SBIX #1634 was a vinegar tank car built by Fleishman Transportation Company, a subsidiary of Standard Brands, and was originally constructed of cypress and fir because metal cars could not be used due to vinegar’s corrosive nature. It was painted silver to reflect sunlight and keep its contents cool. Research suggests it is one of only two still in existence. Standard Brands Industries donated the tank car in 1963, and museum volunteers restored it in 2014.
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