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Re: RIP Pacific Parlor Cars Truck part replacement issues?
Author: HUTCH 7.62
Date: 02-21-2018 - 21:26

George Andrews Wrote:
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> HUTCH 7.62 Wrote:
> >
> > Are they not the same trucks under the Caltrain
> > Gallery cars?
>
> If you are referring to the Espee gallery cars,
> the answer is no. Santa Fe spec'ed out the Hi -
> Levels for long distance comfort, with smooth
> riding outside swing hanger trucks. The extra
> glass panels curving up into the roof, as well as
> the extra lounge and service area downstairs, made
> the Top of The Cap Hi - Level lounge cars very
> heavy; in fact the Hi - Levels were the heaviest "
> Lightweight " passenger cars on 2 axle trucks, and
> the diner had to ride on 3 axle trucks.

Thanks for the detailed reply. Did not realize many trucks look alike but functionally are different.

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