08-01-2011, 02:23 AM
May I add another question that pops up with the GP30u related text "The Blomberg trucks were modified by removing the clasp type brakes and converting to a single shoe."
I did notice that on GP40-2 vs. older GP38 engines too. How does that work? If the brakes are not on both sides the bearings of the axis have to manage the full load of applied break shoes of many tons.
Can someone explain the background and implications of that design change?
I did notice that on GP40-2 vs. older GP38 engines too. How does that work? If the brakes are not on both sides the bearings of the axis have to manage the full load of applied break shoes of many tons.
Can someone explain the background and implications of that design change?
Reinhard