01-31-2010, 08:56 PM
Here's some detail pics of B&M Drop Bottom Gondola WC610.
Side view show the bottom latches.
Close up view of one of the latches.
Poling pocket detail.
Underframe detail. Note the rivet construction.
Info plate showing(I'm guessing) brake rod lengths or rod lengths for the bottom latches. Note the "50 Ton Gon" marking.
Brake wheel. The far one is the B&M's. Near one is from the PC gon coupled to it.
The last picture also shows the different type of construction between the PC unit and the B&M unit. The PC unit's end looks like it was stamped in one piece, where as the B&M unit is riveted.
Side view show the bottom latches.
Close up view of one of the latches.
Poling pocket detail.
Underframe detail. Note the rivet construction.
Info plate showing(I'm guessing) brake rod lengths or rod lengths for the bottom latches. Note the "50 Ton Gon" marking.
Brake wheel. The far one is the B&M's. Near one is from the PC gon coupled to it.
The last picture also shows the different type of construction between the PC unit and the B&M unit. The PC unit's end looks like it was stamped in one piece, where as the B&M unit is riveted.
Torrington, Ct.
NARA Member #87
I went to my Happy Place, but it was closed for renovations.
NARA Member #87
I went to my Happy Place, but it was closed for renovations.