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Re: MLW RSD 17
Author: HUTCH 7.62
Date: 09-10-2018 - 11:53

George Andrews Wrote:
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> The GSC " Tri - Mount " 3-axle truck was known for
> being hard on track, knocking it out of alignment
> on curves. This is part of the reason Espee
> re-assigned their ALCo C-628's & C630's to yard
> service in Houston, Eugene, and West Colton, where
> the straight track was more forgiving. I recall
> Monon traded in their C-628's for C-420's
> partially for this reason as well.
> The Tri-Mount truck remained the standard truck
> under the ALCo C-636; the Hi-Ad truck was an extra
> - cost option that most railroads opted for.

Seems there were several different types of this truck. Some better than others.

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  Re: MLW RSD 17 George Andrews 09-09-2018 - 09:16
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