Another day, another project …
I’m detailing an Accurail USRA twin hopper as a Western of
Alabama car, series 11000-11044. (They
were “clones” built in 1923, not USRA originals.) I’ve seen the broadside photo
in Bob Karig’s hopper book, so now I’m interested in the details on the B end:
brake wheel, hand brake, brake step, cut lever, retainer valve. Can anyone
direct me to a photo showing the B end, or a diagram book?
As a fallback, the other Georgia Group roads had hoppers
with the same dimensions: Atlanta & West Point 31000-31054, Georgia
Railroad 21000-21049. I suspect the three roads may have split an order, and
A&WP 31100-31124 were very similar. Photos of these series may serve.
Thanks in advance,
Al Brown, Melbourne, Fla.