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Thursday, July 9. 2009

GATX 33519 Update July 8, 2009 Posted by Robert Kutella in Freight Car Department at 05:15

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GATX 33519 Update July 8, 2009

End Details

Modelers should delight in these detail photos of the car end framing and equipment.

Angle Cock

The angle cock valve has been replaced and next is to reweld and anchor the valve hangers and brackets to support it and the train line. The constant drizzle/rain prevented that yesterday, but it is on the list.

Thursday, July 9. 2009

URTX 26640 Update July 5, 2009 Posted by Robert Kutella in URTX 26640 Insulated Boxcar at 05:10

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URTX 26640 Update July 5, 2009

Air Brakes

John Baletto is wrestling with the air brake test valves under the tutelage of Kirk Warner (who is snapping this pic). There are a number of checks and tests to determine possible problems and remedies before we operate a car.

Car End

And this is the business end of the car where the train line and angle cock (shut off valve) are located.

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