Re: (erielack) Need names of parts

[bob gillis <rpgillis_@_bellatlantic.net>]

I think the scraped parts are just called brackets, one on the car frame
and one on the truck frame.  The assembly is a longitudinal stabilizer
(not necessarily the right name) that keeps the truck positioned.

bob gillis

Dennis Sandow wrote:
> 
> On 10 November, Gladstone train 717 had a grade-crossing incident.  The damage to the MU consisted of some scrapes. See http://www.longhillnj.org/lht/picts/carvrr_2.jpg (Damage to the auto was much worse.)
> 
> The question is this: What are the exact names of the parts that were scuffed up?  By deduction, I can figure out the function of the parts, but I'd like the proper names for use in captioning the photo.
> 
> Thanks

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