Man what a great car, # 1102 rpo. You just don't see many cars of that era on the main line. One question, is the car equipped with oil journal bearings or roll bearings? Either way great job on keeping her rolling.
The photo accompanying this article shows older oil-bath type roller bearings.
http://trn.trains.com/news/news-wire/2017/04/20-union-depot-day
These were probably installed some time after WWII. As built I'm sure the car had solid bearings. In order to be FRA compliant today NFL, rotating end cap bearings would have to be installed.
Regards, Ed
gmpullman The photo accompanying this article shows older oil-bath type roller bearings. http://trn.trains.com/news/news-wire/2017/04/20-union-depot-day These were probably installed some time after WWII. As built I'm sure the car had solid bearings. In order to be FRA compliant today NFL, rotating end cap bearings would have to be installed. Regards, Ed
Are you from collinwood oh, home of former NYC shop complex?
ROBERT WILLISONAre you from collinwood oh, home of former NYC shop complex?
I did live near there. My dad would take me to Collinwood in the 1960s to watch all the activity. Great way to spend an afternoon!
We did the same thing. Hanging near the yard watching the NYC show. Also can remember the long string of f units and fa on the ready track out near the shore way.
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