[PRCo] Re: B-3 truck development

[Boris Cefer]

Yes, the trucks under 1613 appear to be those delivered formerly with SR
wheels (in 1945/46).
The trucks under 1614 were perhaps modified, it is not the "original 1945"
version. The track brake suspension is different.

B

----- Original Message -----
From: "Holland Electric Rwy. Op. H.E.R.O. -- Import SPTC 1.48 Models //
James B. Holland" <PRCoPCC at P-R-Co.com>
To: <pittsburgh-railways at dementia.org>
Sent: Saturday, April 08, 2006 10:24 AM
Subject: [PRCo] Re: B-3 truck development


> Here are a couple photos.......
> Truck under 1613 exhibits details you mentioned about same the other day.
>
> Truck under 1614 near end of Wash County Interurban service not unlike
> production B3 from what can be seen.       Have a photo somewhere that I
> believe is summer of 1946 showing the trucks for 1614 slightly and the
> supports for the track brake springs are arched ala the B3 experimental
> under the 12s.