Forget the engine and sheet metal - the frames, man! THE FRAMES!
Looks like we'll need the frames and trucks for the next (several) generation(s) of small rebuild switchers and shortline locos (railpower) - so how are these components holding up after 30-40s years on the U-boats and -7s?
Looks like we'll need the frames and trucks for the next (several) generation(s) of small rebuild switchers and shortline locos (railpower) - so how are these components holding up after 30-40s years on the U-boats and -7s?