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bcp

February 19, 2017 01:46PM

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Murph Wrote:
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> Bruce,
>
> If I understand what you're saying about Porter's
> method for certain stock locomotives, the only
> thing necessary for widening gauge, or narrowing
> it, is to move the tires outward or inward.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Murph

....and the brake shoe hangers.

But it's a Plymouth. Don't know about Porters.

Bruce

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