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MD Ramsey

February 13, 2018 02:58PM

Registered: 16 years ago
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As to clarify, there isn't any federal requirement, that I am aware of, regarding the painting of couplers.

As an industry "best practice", and maybe an AAR Rule, most railroads do not paint them as this will make it easier to inspect to identify any cracks or other defects. If these defects can be found with paint, that is fine, as long as they are found. It is the railroads call, and in the tourist industry, I have seen both painted and unpainted couplers.

MDR

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476 Almost Ready	Jerry474	February 12, 2018 03:36PM
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Re: 476 Almost Ready	MD Ramsey	February 13, 2018 02:58PM
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