12-13-2010, 03:42 PM
Yes the 3 arms are for loading tank cars. they are pipes that pull down. There are counter weights for raising them. In the 1:1 world the pipes would stay up until pulled down and the counter weight would raise it when released. Here is a construction photo to see it a little better.
![[Image: 100_2648.jpg]](http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b254/lesterperry/Gern/100_2648.jpg)
Les
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