Cylindrical Grain Car Project Update - Part 2

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Short center sills were constructed to hold the center
bearing plate and the coupler pocket.

Shear plate and end angle was welded on to side rails.

 

The bolster sides are welded on.


The hopper car is set up on its trucks for the first time. Pretty ugly for now.



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