Will Gant Wrote:
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> I'm no expert, but I've seen a few cars over the
> years that were modified {with roller bearings}.
>
... You can still put lids on if you wish to hide
> them, and the only evidence of the change is
> the backside of the journal box.
:
:
> Can't say anything about cost, but its a lot
> easier on maintenance.
I don't think maintenance is a major issue here, Will -
Since the histöric tank cars will likely be used only a few times each year for "Phraud-O-Freights". If we were talking
about bearings (and new, more-appropriate trucks) for the daily-use passengers cars then it might be a different story.
- Rússo
p.s. My friend Johnson Barr and I have each donated $500 to the bearing fund, which IIRC is as much as we can bear
to give each year without getting into documentation hassles with the IRS.