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Stewart Rhine

June 28, 2016 02:20PM

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The cast pieces with the curved end are called "cheek irons" and as noted hold the draft gear in place. Our Portland Company & Laconia Works wooden freight cars have these pieces. There are 4 holding the coupler shank and draft spring, so a total of 8 per car. Nice find.

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What is it? Found on RoW.	terry fosback	June 27, 2016 06:03PM
Re: What is it? Found on RoW.	J.B.Bane	June 27, 2016 06:14PM
Re: What is it? Found on RoW.	CCdW	June 28, 2016 08:43AM
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Re: What is it? Found on RoW.	Randy Hees	June 28, 2016 12:13PM
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Re: What is it? Found on RoW.	Jim Grigsby	June 28, 2016 03:06PM

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