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Could you suggest an online source or books that are worth tracking down?

Here's a few good sights that you might find helpful:

Union Pacific: Rail Equipment http://www.uprr.com/customers/equip-reso...ndex.shtml
BNSF Customer Equipment http://www.bnsf.com/customers/equipment/
Rail Industry Specialist Inc. Railcar Types http://www.railindustryspecialist.com/ra...anding.php