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| Author: | JasonA [ Mon Jun 27, 2011 10:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | How to ID draft gears on our older cars |
I have to ID the types of draft gear under some of our freight cars for a 50 year wavier. Are there markings or some reference that I can use to do this? Jason Annen HVRM |
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| Author: | S. Weaver [ Mon Jun 27, 2011 11:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How to ID draft gears on our older cars |
Jason: The best you'll be able to do is look for cast-in-place numbers and manufacturers' markings. Take some pictures as well to document what you are looking at. We made up a spreadsheet that included, among other things: type of couplers; draft gear; wheelset type and year; underframe; brake system; truck type; etc. It was a handy attachment to include with the waiver filing. |
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