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to move food or other perishables across country.........

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Q: What was the purpose of the refrigerated railroad car?
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When was the refrigerated railroad car invented?

1879 I think


Why was the refrigerated railcar invented for?

the refrigerated railroad car was invented because the food needed to be cold on trips on the rail road.


Who was Gustavus swift?

Gustuvas Swift is an inventor from the 1800's who invented the refrigerated railroad car


What led to the growth of the meatpacking indurstry in the Midwest?

Refrigerated (cold) rail cars (:


When did the refrigerated railroad car came out?

The refrigerated railroad cars came out in 1879..... If u do not belive me call me at 1-573-247 2689 or 573-247-7565 or 573-247-7769. ask for Earnest Wesley Marchbanks & if i do not answer live me a voicemail or send me a message. thanks :)


Where can I get a refrigerated trailer?

There are reefer and refrigerated trailers made for the trucking and railroad industries. Check your local Trucking companies, and of course your local railroad. Penske usually has all kinds of new and used trailers, both reefer and refrigerated.


What was an invention that helped the meat packing industry?

Refrigerated railroad cars.


How did the grown of the railroad help the cattle industry?

refrigerated railroad cars could take the processed meat to the east (apex)


What industry did Phillip D armor make his fortune in?

Phillip D. Armour was the first businessman to introduce the refrigerated railroad car. It was for transporting meat. The answer would be "meat packing".


Who invented the railroads in the Industrial Revolution?

The first railroad charter was granted to John Stevens in North America in 1815. The first transcontinental railroad was a 1907 mile contiguous railroad line. It was constructed between 1863 and 1869.


how did the development of the railroad help the cattle industry?

Refrigerated meat (Forgot the rest of the answer XD)


What happened for first time after the transcontinental railroad was built?

the invention of refrigerated rail cars.