A closer look.
Thanks George C. for the heads up on this car.
Date:
6/4/2013
Location:
Akron, OH
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Fred Stuckmann
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Fred Stuckmann
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Freight Cars.
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David Harding
General
A converted solid (some call it friction bearing) truck. Sure don't see very many of these anymore.
6/5/2013 10:42:18 PM
Bernie Feltman
General
David is correct about the rarity of these, BUT I remember when these converts were just as common as those friction bearing trucks. Lots of ACL/SAL/SCL pulpwood cars got this treatment
6/7/2013 9:50:12 AM
Fred Stuckmann
General
Yup, I watched the change as well. Thank you.
6/7/2013 3:28:51 PM
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