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dave2-8-0

July 18, 2017 03:37PM

Registered: 16 years ago
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On 315 the tires are well within FRA standards and spects. They were not turned during restoration, and other then what little ware they have received in the ten years since restoration, they are the same as when she retired from active service. I don't know about the rough riding over the switches, as this is the only condition we've ever experienced on her. I have been told, by an Ol' Timer, ( don't know if its true or not) that a set of blind drivers with a little ware on them tracks better then fresh turned (new) ones, especially in reverse on a 2-8-0.

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Grooves on blind center drivers	D&RGW 223	July 18, 2017 10:44AM
Re: Grooves on blind center drivers	CCdW	July 18, 2017 11:29AM
Re: Grooves on blind center drivers	Will Gant	July 18, 2017 12:18PM
Re: Grooves on blind center drivers	dave2-8-0	July 18, 2017 03:37PM
Re: Grooves on blind center drivers	Mike Wissler	July 19, 2017 12:36PM
Re: Grooves on blind center drivers	Murph	July 19, 2017 05:57PM
Re: Grooves on blind center drivers	Mike Wissler	July 19, 2017 10:16PM
Re: Grooves on blind center drivers	D&RGW 223	July 20, 2017 11:13PM
Re: Grooves on blind center drivers	Mike Wissler	July 21, 2017 11:12PM

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