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Re: Chain on the trucks
Author: fkrock
Date: 11-08-2015 - 08:33

The real reason for the chain on trucks is to keep them aligned with the track in case of a derailment. Much less damage and injuries occur if the car bumps along the track than if the trucks swivel and the car goes off a bridge, own an embankment, or into nearby buildings.

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  Chain on the trucks Don B 11-07-2015 - 18:24
  Re: Chain on the trucks - Rip Rock 11-07-2015 - 19:45
  Re: Chain on the trucks fkrock 11-08-2015 - 08:33
  Re: Chain on the trucks HUTCH 7.62 11-08-2015 - 10:19
  Re: Chain on the trucks fkrock 11-08-2015 - 14:59
  Re: Chain on the trucks theconductor 11-09-2015 - 13:49


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