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Re: Preserving & moving a 1901 Pullman parlor car
Author: Wes
Date: 05-22-2018 - 07:00

Good question. The missing Truss rods are part of the support system, and the queensposts are situated to connect to the bottom part of the "W" in the overall truss system. The truss extends to the bottom of the window sills down the main side beam, which internally has a large 2.5 inch x 12 inch beam on edge bolted to the side sill which is likely 5 x 8". I.E. it's purposely overbuilt. As you notice there is no sag at all in the picture, I'm sure our brothers at the museum have things well in hand. BTW, beautiful car, love the oval bathroom windows.

For pics of what the truss frame probably looks like visit www.yv330.com. There is also a lot of info in the two volume book on American passenger cars.

Kudos to the museum for taking this treasure under their wings.
Wes

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  Preserving & moving a 1901 Pullman parlor car Nervous Nancy 05-21-2018 - 19:22
  Re: Preserving & moving a 1901 Pullman parlor car Woody 05-22-2018 - 06:39
  Re: Preserving & moving a 1901 Pullman parlor car Wes 05-22-2018 - 07:00
  Re: Preserving & moving a 1901 Pullman parlor car GRRR 05-22-2018 - 07:19
  Re: Preserving & moving a 1901 Pullman parlor car Dougf 05-22-2018 - 07:53
  Re: Preserving & moving a 1901 Pullman parlor car Ed Workman 05-22-2018 - 08:27
  Re: Preserving & moving a 1901 Pullman parlor car Wes 05-22-2018 - 10:01
  Re: Preserving & moving a 1901 Pullman parlor car Wes 05-22-2018 - 10:04
  Re: Preserving & moving a 1901 Pullman parlor car New Felton 05-22-2018 - 16:16
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  Re: Preserving & moving a 1901 Pullman parlor car Nervous, nail-biting Nancy 05-22-2018 - 21:06
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