Re: (erielack) DL&W express cars

["Brian J Carlson" <brian_@_net.bluemoon.net>]

 Allied Full Cushion trucks were introduced in the late 1930's. They had the
objective of providing a better ride at high speed, but were manufactured
for only a few years because of tracking problems. Due to a history of
derailments they were banned from interchange service in 1955.  Note, they
could be used on equipment that didn't go off line which is why Erie Troop
Sleepers picked up for MOW service kept them. (Reference Railway Prototype
Cyclopedia 4)

Brian J Carlson P.E.
Cheektowaga NY

- ----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Don Kern" <doubletrack41_@_hotmail.com>
To: "EL Mail List" <erielack_@_lists.elhts.org>
Sent: Sunday, December 02, 2007 9:32 PM
Subject: RE: (erielack) DL&W express cars


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> > Date: Sun, 2 Dec 2007 21:09:07 -0400> From: jananran_@_mymailstation.com>
To: erielack_@_lists.elhts.org> Subject: Re:RE: (erielack) DL&W express cars>
> The originals, as built in 1944 by Pullman, had Allied Full-Cushion
trucks. This was a freight-sized truck meant for high-speed service, as in
passenger trains. I've never heard that it was a smooth rider. Eventually,
weaknesses or wear developed, and the ICC banned them from interchange; most
were replaced by newer designs that looked like Bettendorf sideframes with
various and varied systems of snubbers and shock absorbers. However, the
Allieds are too fascinating to ignore, so run 'em and enjoy'em.> > Randy
Brown
>
> Symington Gould (crysler) comes to mind  but question is when? were they
changed but for models theres no Model RR FRA  lol
> --------------------------------------------------------------> I haven't
been following all of the dialogue on the express cars so I don't know if
this was addressed: These cars have very unusual trucks.> > Ed Montgomery> >
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