December 30, 2020 08:17PM
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tgbcvr Wrote:
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> As usual, this thread has wandered, but that’s
> half the fun.
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> Why were Miller couplers used early on with
> passenger equip? Less slack action vs link &
> pin?
Yes, the Miller coupler had a spring buffer between the cars to make a slackless connection and prevent cars from overriding and "telescoping" into the the next car.
The Miller coupler predated the first Jenny (knuckle) coupler patent by about seven years.
Herb Kelsey Wrote:
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> Long have I heard about Miller hooks but never
> before have I seen one in the flesh and in
> drawings. Answers lots of questions. Thanks
> guys!
Also Virginia &Truckee couch #4 at the Nevada State RR Museum (Carson City) was restored with replica Miller couplers on it.
Brian Norden
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