01-07-2014, 03:41 AM
Hmmm. I'd guess that most, if not all, of Decker's reefers would be iced with a salt/ice mix, but if that's not the case, perhaps my answer is in error. I was recently looking for info on SFRD reefers, and came across some photos showing the reporting marks and car numbers stencilled on the ice hatches. Depending on what commodity is in a car, the icing will vary, both as far as the particular mix and the amount of ice. The workers on the icing docks would likely have a list of cars and their particular requirements, and the roof-top data would make the job of identifying each car easier.
The Decker name on the roof does appear to be mainly an advertising gimmick, though. I can't imagine a lot of air travellers in that time period, but it might catch the eye of people in tall buildings or on bridges or hilltops.
Wayne
The Decker name on the roof does appear to be mainly an advertising gimmick, though. I can't imagine a lot of air travellers in that time period, but it might catch the eye of people in tall buildings or on bridges or hilltops.
Wayne