SFRD Questions
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gary laakso
Here is a picture of a SFRD reefer:
https://donstrack.smugmug.com/UtahRails/Emil-Albrecht-Photos/1944-May-Troop-Train-East/i-fGFffC8/A
Gary Laakso Northwest of Mike Brock
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Robert J Miller CFA
Gary,
I don’t know for certain, but I looked through the Santa Fe Society’s Refrigerator book to look for examples.
On the RR-8 (wood sides and ends) the ladders conform to the shape noted, however the uncoupling lever support is just to the right of the poling pocket and slightly above it. P 108 in the book
RR-19 rebuilds (metal sides and ends) the ladders conform to the shaped noted and the uncoupling lever support is above the poling pocket. P. 132 in the book.
RR-36 rebuilds (metal sides and ends) the ladders curl in at the top, but not at the bottom and the uncoupling lever support is below the poling pocket. P 148 in the book.
It looks like the answer will vary by the age and class of the cars. If you have a specific class of car in mind let me know and I will check the SFH&MS book.
From: main@RealSTMFC.groups.io <main@RealSTMFC.groups.io>
On Behalf Of gary laakso
Sent: Sunday, August 9, 2020 10:08 AM To: RealSTMFC@groups.io Subject: [RealSTMFC] SFRD Questions
Here is a picture of a SFRD reefer:
https://donstrack.smugmug.com/UtahRails/Emil-Albrecht-Photos/1944-May-Troop-Train-East/i-fGFffC8/A
Gary Laakso Northwest of Mike Brock
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Is that a foot step under where the ladder is curled under. Andy Jackson Santa Fe Springs CA
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Andy,
Yes, these are classic sill steps for a rebuilt car where the body is wider than the old under frame. The most likely explanation for the ladder ends is that they are bent under to prevent snagging brake men's clothing due to the location of the sill step.
Regards,
Bruce Smith
Auburn, AL
From: main@RealSTMFC.groups.io <main@RealSTMFC.groups.io> on behalf of Andy Jackson <lajrmdlr@...>
Sent: Sunday, August 9, 2020 2:25 PM To: main@realstmfc.groups.io <main@realstmfc.groups.io> Subject: Re: [RealSTMFC] SFRD Questions Is that a foot step under where the ladder is curled under.
Andy Jackson
Santa Fe Springs CA
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Gary,
The brake lever location is relatively common with top acting uncoupling devices, at least on rebuilt cars (note that this is a rebuilt USRA reefer, iirc.
Regards,
Bruce Smith
Auburn, AL
From: main@RealSTMFC.groups.io <main@RealSTMFC.groups.io> on behalf of gary laakso <vasa0vasa@...>
Sent: Sunday, August 9, 2020 9:07 AM To: RealSTMFC@groups.io <RealSTMFC@groups.io> Subject: [RealSTMFC] SFRD Questions Here is a picture of a SFRD reefer:
https://donstrack.smugmug.com/UtahRails/Emil-Albrecht-Photos/1944-May-Troop-Train-East/i-fGFffC8/A
Gary Laakso Northwest of Mike Brock
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Steve SANDIFER
#1 Yes #2 Yes
J. Stephen Sandifer
From: main@RealSTMFC.groups.io <main@RealSTMFC.groups.io> On Behalf Of gary laakso
Sent: Sunday, August 9, 2020 9:08 AM To: RealSTMFC@groups.io Subject: [RealSTMFC] SFRD Questions
Here is a picture of a SFRD reefer:
https://donstrack.smugmug.com/UtahRails/Emil-Albrecht-Photos/1944-May-Troop-Train-East/i-fGFffC8/A
Gary Laakso Northwest of Mike Brock
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gary laakso
Thank you Jim and Bruce.
Gary Laakso Northwest of Mike Brock
From: main@RealSTMFC.groups.io <main@RealSTMFC.groups.io> On Behalf Of James SANDIFER
Sent: Sunday, August 9, 2020 2:41 PM To: main@RealSTMFC.groups.io Subject: Re: [RealSTMFC] SFRD Questions
#1 Yes #2 Yes
J. Stephen Sandifer
From: main@RealSTMFC.groups.io <main@RealSTMFC.groups.io> On Behalf Of gary laakso
Here is a picture of a SFRD reefer:
https://donstrack.smugmug.com/UtahRails/Emil-Albrecht-Photos/1944-May-Troop-Train-East/i-fGFffC8/A
Gary Laakso Northwest of Mike Brock
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