CILX 1-65 series

CILX's 1-65 series cars were built in about eight groups from late 1922 through early 1928 for predecessor Canadian Salt Co., likely all by American Car & Foundry. These cars were classified as ARA-V cars (pressure) for use in Chlorine service, with the last cars (61-65) arriving after the change in classification to ICC-105. Originally classified as AAR type TMI, at the time of their 1929 transfer to CILX, the AAR type was changed to TPI. Available photos show that these cars changed little over the years, aside from the mandated change to cast sideframe trucks and AB brakes.

58 of these cars remained on the roster at the time of the CILX transfer to UTLX circa 7/1956, and it would appear that the cars were quickly renumbered to UTLX 81000-81065 (CILX ORER listings show that cars 8, 10-11, 33, 53 & 55-56 were retired prior to the merger). By 8/1960, 30 cars remained in service, with none remaining in 11/1970.

At this time it is not possible to definitely determine which ACF lots correspond to which group of cars (with the exception of 1-15 which has been confirmed by a builders photograph), but lots assigned to CSXX include: lot 9533 (9 cars ordered 12Jan1923); lot 9596 (10 cars ordered 27Mar1923); lot 9978 (5 cars ordered 14Feb1925); lot 5086 (5 cars ordered 7Oct1925); lot 295 (5 cars ordered 7Aug1926); lot 373 (5 cars ordered 23Nov1926); lot 436 (5 cars ordered 11Feb1927); lot 637 (5 cars ordered 8May1928) & lot 742 (5 cars ordered 1Oct1928). In addition at least one lot (lot 567 (5 cars ordered 5Nov1927)) was for cars in the 101-105 series, and cars 106-110 likely account for one of the other later lots as well (likely lot 637).

Built at Berwick. Former CSXX 1-15 /29-/30, renumbered UTLX 81000-81010 during /56-/57. Actual gallonages range from 2553 to 2682 imperial (source 6/36 Tank Car Capacities).

—ACF Industries photo, courtesy Al Westerfield

CSXX 8, later CILX 8, is an ACF type 21 tank built in 10/1922 for the Canadian Salt Co. This particular car would be one of the few retired prior to the fleet's acquisition by UTLX in 1956.

—T.A. Watson photo, Ian Cranstone collection

A view of CILX 4 in the 1950s (originally CSXX 4). Aside from the addition of cast sideframe trucks, and a new paint scheme, the car appears little-changed since built.

Built at Milton. Former CSXX 16-25 /29-/30, renumbered UTLX 81011-81020 during /56-/57. ACF builder's list show only 9 cars in this group, although ORER listings clearly show 10 cars being added to the roster at this time. Actual gallonages range from 2566 to 2616 imperial (source 6/36 Tank Car Capacities).

—T.A. Watson photo, Ian Cranstone collection

CILX 17 is from the second order of these cars.

Built at Milton. Former CSXX 26-30 /29-/30, renumbered UTLX 81021-81025 during /56-/57. Actual gallonages range from 2578 to 2612 imperial (source 6/36 Tank Car Capacities).

—T.A. Watson photo, Ian Cranstone collection

CILX 27.

Built at Milton. Former CSXX 31-35 /29-/30, renumbered UTLX 81026-81029 during /56-/57. Actual gallonages range from 2604 to 2616 imperial (source 6/36 Tank Car Capacities).

—T.A. Watson photo, Ian Cranstone collection

CILX 31.

—T.A. Watson photo, Ian Cranstone collection

CILX 35.

Built at Milton. Former CSXX 36-40 /29-/30, renumbered UTLX 81030-81034 during /56-/57. Actual gallonages range from 2618 to 2640 imperial (source 6/36 Tank Car Capacities).

—T.A. Watson photo, Ian Cranstone collection

CILX 38 has received a small platform and railing at some point.

Built at Milton. Former CSXX 41-45 /29-/30, renumbered UTLX 81035-81039 during /56-/57. Actual gallonages range from 2593 to 2619 imperial (source 6/36 Tank Car Capacities).

Built at Milton. Former CSXX 46-50 /29-/30, renumbered UTLX 81040-81044 during /56-/57. Actual gallonages range from 2594 to 2650 imperial (source 6/36 Tank Car Capacities).

Built at Milton. Former CSXX 51-55 /29-/30, renumbered UTLX 81045-81047 during /56-/57. Actual gallonages range from 2625 to 2680 imperial (source 6/36 Tank Car Capacities).

—T.A. Watson photo, Ian Cranstone collection

CILX 55.

Built at Milton. Former CSXX 56-60 /29-/30, renumbered UTLX 81048-81051 during /56-/57. Actual gallonages range from 2615 to 2637 imperial (source 6/36 Tank Car Capacities).

—T.A. Watson photo, Ian Cranstone collection

A view of the left side of CILX 58.

—T.A. Watson photo, Ian Cranstone collection

CILX 58 has been retrofitted with AB brakes in this view. Also visible are what appear to be welded patches to the bottom of the tank. This view of the right side shows clearly that ladders and platforms were applied to both sides of the car.

Built at Milton. Former CSXX 61-65 /29-/30, renumbered UTLX 81052-81056 during /56-/57. Actual gallonages range from 2592 to 2636 imperial (source 6/36 Tank Car Capacities).

—T.A. Watson photo, Ian Cranstone collection

CILX 63.

—T.A. Watson photo, Ian Cranstone collection

CILX 64.

—T.A. Watson photo, Ian Cranstone collection

CILX 65 has been modified with a platform and railing.