bonefish Wrote:
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> As I understand it, the 6200s were originally 34'
> wood framed and built 1918, rebuilt in 1937 to 36'
> with the reinforcing angle irons added to the
> center and outer sills and the heavier cut-down
> standard gauge bolsters and draft gear. These
> angle irons are speculated to have been from a
> retired bridge.
> [attachment 38431 6200_6.jpg]
> [attachment 38433
> bolster_instruction_from_bottom.jpg]
> Mike
That would explain the dozens of unneeded and unused holes in the side sills.