Mechanical Reefers

While not a major portion of Conrail's roster, they did own a handful of mechanical reefers, including the experimental 359020 with a satellite-tracking system to monitor the car's location and temperature.

Conrail 359004 is seen in storage at Rutherford, PA
Conrail 359006 is seen in storage at Rutherford, PA
CR 359020 (Only GPS guided Reefer) at the Danbury (CT) Railroad Museum. Still there to this day, although in not so good shape.
Location, date and author unknown.
1993  North Departure Yard at Selkirk. Photo by John Durant
CR 359020 Reefer sits with PFE cars in the North departure Yard Selkirk, NY 2/8/94
Car is ex EL.
Car is ex EL.
Car is ex EL.
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