Two Milwaukee Streetcars

WOW!  Lots to see and report on this project!

Truck Repairs

Gerry Dettloff works to weld up some of the surfaces on the truck pedestals.  With the truck totally dismantled for painting, repairs are being made along the way to renew worn areas and breathe new life into the truck.

Pedestal Liners

Several of the pedestal liners were worn, cracked or missing.  These should be replaced with new, and we feel we can fabricate new ones to suit.  The problem is with sourcing the manganese steel plate used for these wear parts.  So, if anyone has a shop willing to part with a few square feet, it would save us the prospect of having to buy an entire sheet, a very expensive sheet at that.

New Tires

We said things were moving fast on this project, and were not kidding.  Here is your FIRST LOOK at the new tires, now delivered to the machine shop for mounting.

Old Wheels

Also in the shop, here are two of the old wheel and axle sets, with the old tread turned down and ready for the new tires.  The new tires get heated to a substantial temperature to expand their diameter, are placed on the wheel hubs, and then shrink and grip as they cool.  This is a technique and proven process that has been used in the rail industry for over a century.