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Knuckle Braced Machine Specs


Knuckle Braced Machine Specs


Jordan Catalog Photo of A Knuckle Braced Machine. From the collection of John C. LaRue Jr.

LENGTH OF CAR:

face to face of couplers: 37' 9''
over striking plates: 35' 3 7/8''
over end sills 34' 6''
wheel base of car (total) 28' 4''
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WIDTH OF CAR:

over side sills: 6' 0''
clearance width over-all, Spreader: 9' 8 3/4''
clearance width over-all, Ditcher: 10' 10''
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TRUCKS:

spread of truck frame: 6' 5''
type: Arch Bar Frame, huntoon Bolster
wheel diameter: 33'
journal dimensions: (A.R.A. Arch Car Type) 5 1/2'' x 10''
wheel base: 5' 4''
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COUPLER:

type: A.R.A. Type "D" Coupler 6'' x 8''
height @ center of coupler: 2' 10 1/2''
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DRAFT GEAR:

Miner Friction A-2-S
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BRAKE EQUIPMENT:

Westinghouse Type "C" 10'' x 12''
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HAND BRAKE:

16'' wheel
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WING:

length (center of wing hinge to tip): 23' 1''
width: 3' 2'' and 5' 2''
area: 83' 0'' sq. ft  
width of wing spread (each wing): @ 22'' below top of rail: 21' 0''
@ level with top of rail: 21' 6''
@ 14'' above top of rail: 83' 0''
vertical travel of wing: above top of rail: 14''
below top of rail: 22''
.

AIR TANKS:

dimensions: 4' 0'' x 6' 0''
capacity 75 cu. ft.
train line pressure required 70 p.s.i.
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CAPACITY:

draw bar push: 100,000 lbs  
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WEIGHT OF CAR:

Standard Spreader: 85,000 lbs.