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Ward barges from the 1920s

Builder's drawings for 5 different types of river barges. Each drawing is complete on a single sheet and contains sufficient data to construct a detailed model. All print sizes are 28'' by 42'. There is no information on color schemes.

1925 open cargo barge, 150'x 36'x 10'. Scale: 1 /64th with details to larger scales. Model size: 37 1/2'' x 9''.

1927 coal barge. 150' x 26' x 10'. Scale: 1/48th with details to larger scales. Model size 37 1/2'' x 6 1/2''. (on the same sheet as the 1930 gasoline barge).

1930 gasoline barge, 125' x 24 1/2'' by 6', scale:1/48th. Model size: 31 1/4'' x 6 1/8''. 1927 Sand & gravel barge, - 100' x 24 1/2' x 6', scale;1/48th. Model size 13 3/4'' x 6 1/8''. (On the same sheet as the 1927 coal barge).

1924 Missouri Illinois RR Co. twin track car float (barge) 225' x 36' x 9'. Scale 1/96th with details to larger sizes. Model size: 28 1/8'' x 4 1/2''

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