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But sliding doors are still left open for various reasons. They would leave good condition ones stacked near by for us to get without having to climb in the cars. 21 replies. Avoid using chains, straps or a come along due to the possibility of snapping. And you wouldn't believe some of the good stuff the auto companies just toss in a scrap gon. Watch this short video to learn how to prevent damage to box cars by properly opening and closing doors without forklifts or boom trucks. There are no community member online The playground at the grade school I went to was skirted by the main tracks on one side, and a siding to a local factory on the other. They would leave good condition ones stacked near by for us to get without having to climb in the cars.