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| Author: | Andrew Durden [ Thu Dec 12, 2024 4:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Brake components needed, 45/50 ton GE |
Good Afternoon. I've begun the process of replacing a couple of brake cylinder cups on our 50 tonner (chain-drive version as opposed to siderod). Do those of you who operate them have a reliable source for cups and brake shoes? I used to get shoes from Birmingham Rail but they're supposedly gone. I don't have the brake cylinders apart yet. Is there anything special about the cups or are they a standard size? Any help is appreciated in order to help speed up the process. |
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| Author: | Al Stangenberger [ Thu Dec 12, 2024 7:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Brake components needed, 45/50 ton GE |
I've never used Birmingham Rail, but their web site looks like they are still there: https://bhamrail.com/locomotive/parts/ |
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| Author: | Randy Gustafson [ Fri Dec 13, 2024 10:18 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Brake components needed, 45/50 ton GE |
Don't forget McHugh either, they'd done some pretty impressive stuff and worked with museums and excursion operations. https://www.mchughlocomotive.com/ |
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| Author: | airforcerail [ Wed Dec 18, 2024 4:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Brake components needed, 45/50 ton GE |
The really old ones have a leather/rubber ring bolted on the piston. Newer ones use cups. I have a pile of cups if you need them. The rings we got for Spencer's 25tonner from Multiservice Supply I believe, I can check on that. |
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