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| Author: | John T [ Tue Aug 08, 2017 11:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Russel skeleton log car |
The extended knuckles were to make coupling with standard height equipment possible. The Model 55s have 24" wheels. Here is some information from the two formerly at Camp 6: Truck #1 Russel Wheel & Foundry Model 55 disconnected log truck Axel #1 GRIFFIN WHEEL CO TACOMA 2 14 14 “ “ 2 12 14 Axel #2 “ “ 2 13 14 “ “ 14 Truck #2 Russel Wheel & Foundry Model 55 disconnected log truck Axel #1 GRIFFIN WHEEL CO TACOMA 2 14 14 “ “ 2 17 14 Axel #2 “ “ 5 21 15 “ “ 2 12 14 Couplers All DETROIT NO 4 To Polson Museum Hoquiam, WA 02-12 These trucks were probibly built by Russel's west coast shop Nisqually-Russel Car & Locomotive Works of Tacoma, WA. |
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