The Center Bearing of the Bunk and Bolster is so constructed that the Bunk cannot turn over under load when train is started or stopped suddenly, as the Bunk cannot be removed from the Truck until it is turned parallel to the Draft Beams. The "Rainier" Truck stands for safety first.
CODE
"Rainier"
Number 340
All-Steel Improved "Rainier" Truck
Capacity 100,000 lbs.
Designed and built exclusively by
The Seattle Car & Foundry Company
[All-Steel, Improved, "Rainier" Truck]
This truck is similar to the one shown on the preceding page. It differs only in having the side frames cast in one piece, thus reducing the number of parts and increasing the strength of the truck, a practice originated by us, on logging trucks and which is being widely adapted by leading railroads on standard equipment.
This truck is designed for extreme conditions where the timber is very large and is taken out in long lengths and where load at times will total from 40 to 60 tons.