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Re: Question re: BUs and R1-9s on same consist |
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Posted by Jeff H. on Fri May 19 03:10:18 2006, in response to Re: Question re: BUs and R1-9s on same consist, posted by SelkirkTMO on Fri May 19 02:59:27 2006. Lo-Vs never had Van Dorn couplers. Most of the Hi-Vs weredelivered that way. Starting in 1912, type "J" automatic tightlock couplers were installed. The difference between a "J" and an "H" head is very subtle. On an H head the tappets are on a 45 degree angle (more or less) but on the J they are at a right angle. This meant that if one accidentally coupled a J to an H, great difficulty would be encountered in getting the two things to ever come apart again! When the Lo-Vs were converted to work service, most of them (including the museum train) were modified. The tappet valve assembly was replaced with one from an H head, allowing these cars to couple to IND and BMT stock. |
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