Re: Loop Coaches weight

davegrandt Wrote:
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> Hmmm at 40,000 lbs that is about the same as the
> Original C&S wood coaches which weighed in between
> 38,000 and 43,000 lbs if I recall correctly.
> Wouldn't roller bearings make them easier to pull
> up the hill? Of course conversly harder to stop on
> the down hill run.
>
> Dave g

On our line we always just factored all the cars the same... i.e. 4960 and 29 limited to eight cars, 239 limited to 10...this was regardless of it being a power car or a passenger, Roller Bearing or Plain bearing. I would have to say that bearings are a non factor...unless the plain bearings are not properly maintained.

anyone know anything diffrent?

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