BPg Combine

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Michael: PRR appears to have made several variations of this truck. The T58 
designation I gave you is from my father's notes. Unfortunately, he had no note 
on the 356. It is just possible that other BPg's had T58 trucks, and that 356 
had a variation, in which case I have no way of telling you the class on the 356 
trucks. Maybe the PRR society can help. It is also possible that N&W classified 
all the PRR trucks as T58, regardless of individual variations, and that the 
prints in the archives represent one variation (not necessarily the one on a 
particular car. Good luck.

Jim Nichols




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Sent: Tue, April 24, 2012 7:14:30 AM
Subject: BPg Combine


Hello everyone!

The BPg combine had very unusual trucks.  I recently asked for help identifying 
the N&W car and truck class for these cars.  Mr. Jim Nichols was kind enough to 
reply.  After obtaining prints for T58 trucks, it is now clear that the trucks 
underneath BPg combine 356 (the one I inquired about) are not T58 class trucks, 
although there are similarities.  There even appears to be some parts that are 
shared.  I am wondering if they are perhaps T57's, based on the drawing 
descriptions listed in the archives?  As I do not have access to a photo or 
drawing of this truck class, I am wondering if anyone else might be able to 
help.  I have attached a detailed photo of the truck.

Thanks in advance for any help that anyone may be able to provide.

Best,
Michael Brown

Note to moderator:  I can also insert the photo directly into the email if that 
helps.


Michael Brownnewriver400 at cs.com - email
404-433-1401 – cell
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