Detailed Specifications
Capacity, 3000 gallons, 60,000 pounds.
This cut illustrates the underframe used in the Tank Car shown on page [54], number 128. The two main Center Sills are Steel Channel Beams with top and bottom Cover Plates. The Recess in the center receives a Bracket which projects down from the Tank into the Recess and prevents any movement of the Tank and obviates the necessity of blocking at ends, which is the frequent cause of a leaky tank. This car is designed to operate on the incline of 78% grade for the Yosemite Lumber Company, and for this reason the Dome is located on the uphill end. The Tank is fitted with Safety Valve, and the equipment includes Automatic Air Brakes and Couplers, Twin Spring Draft Gear, special Cast Steel Buffer Block and Cable Casting at one end for the purpose of lowering the car down the incline. The Cast Steel Truck Bolster is shown on page [37]. The Trucks are Standard Arch Bar Trucks with 33 inch Chilled Cast Iron Wheels.
CODE
"Canecar"
Number 131
Standard Cane Car
Capacity 12 Tons
Gauge, 3 feet, 0 inches. Length over End Sills, 30 feet. Width over Side Sills, 7 feet. Height of Partitions, 5 feet. Height from Rail to center of Drawbar, 21 inches.
Sills and Framing, Straight Grain Red Fir.