jbaakko
Diesel Detail Freak
Who knows something about wheel sizes? I've followed a general un-know-how, know-how in my brain, but I've come to the realization I know little.
Quoted from Train Orders:
Anyone know if this is semi-correct? I'm trying to determine what cars need 36", and what need 33". I know tri-level auto racks have 28" as do front runners. Well cars have 33" it seems, and 36" for the middle trucks in multi sets, it seems. Spines, 33", but this is really the extent of my knowledge. I've always assumed 33" for box cars too, but...
Quoted from Train Orders:
Author: J.Ferris
All,
I believe there are three basic configurations, i.e.:
1) 70 ton trucks w/ 33" wheels
2) 100 ton trucks w/ 33" wheels
3) 100 ton trucks w/36" wheels
I also believe that for the higher capacity well cars you have:
4) 100 ton trucks w/ 38" wheels
the above configurations give you in effect:
1) 140,000 to 150,000 load weight
2) 165,000 to 175,000 load weight
3) 190,000 to 205,000 load weight
4) 220,000 to 230,000 load weight
Corrections welcome.
J.
Anyone know if this is semi-correct? I'm trying to determine what cars need 36", and what need 33". I know tri-level auto racks have 28" as do front runners. Well cars have 33" it seems, and 36" for the middle trucks in multi sets, it seems. Spines, 33", but this is really the extent of my knowledge. I've always assumed 33" for box cars too, but...