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Re: Journal boxes vs. roller bearings
Author: Uncle Dave
Date: 08-29-2018 - 17:30

That billy club sounds like a brake club. Trainmen used it to help tighten the brake wheel when setting hand brakes (good leverage). A packing hook is all metal with an oval handle and shaft about 2 feet long with a blunt hook. At least the ones I've seen over the years.
Dave in Msla

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  Journal boxes vs. roller bearings Jim G. 08-29-2018 - 14:58
  Re: Journal boxes vs. roller bearings Bubba 08-29-2018 - 15:30
  Re: Journal boxes vs. roller bearings Jim G. 08-29-2018 - 15:33
  Re: Journal boxes vs. roller bearings Bill Maltby 08-29-2018 - 15:34
  Re: Journal boxes vs. roller bearings Jim G. 08-29-2018 - 15:31
  Re: Journal boxes vs. roller bearings George Andrews 08-29-2018 - 16:24
  Re: Journal boxes vs. roller bearings Bubba 08-29-2018 - 16:57
  Re: Journal boxes vs. roller bearings Jim G. 08-29-2018 - 17:18
  Re: Journal boxes vs. roller bearings Uncle Dave 08-29-2018 - 17:30
  Re: Journal boxes vs. roller bearings Jim G. 08-29-2018 - 17:35
  Re: Journal boxes vs. roller bearings WebDigger 08-29-2018 - 21:15
  Re: Journal boxes vs. roller bearings Tom 08-29-2018 - 23:03
  Re: Journal boxes vs. roller bearings B6sb 08-29-2018 - 23:21


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