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The BROOKVILLE ARMY RAIL CAR
Restoration Project
This railcar was built in Brookville, PA by the Brookville Locomotive Company
for the U.S. Army in 1940. It is powered by a Hercules 4-cylinder diesel, with a
Ford 4-speed transmission and Brookville "Type C" final chain drive. After the
final drive gearing was damaged in the 1960's, the unit was sold to a surplus
dealer and remained there through 2000.
After 35+ idle years, the unit needs a complete rebuild.
Chapter member John Fishovitz has provided a garage stall at J. F. Mill and
Lumber and heavy restoration begin in January of 2006.
The overall project has been divided into smaller units: UPDATED
1/2009
Completed Work:
Frame: Damaged front channel replaced, remainder of
frame cleaned and painted. Sanding boxes and mechanism fabricated and installed.
Brakes: Manual brakes complete. Vacuum brake
cylinder and pump reinstalled, although brake valve (Bendix SP-1) still requires
rebuild.
Motor: Rebuilt starter and generator. Replaced
valves, head gasket, and fuel lines. Mated back to the transmission (Overhauled
at Dwayne Hiers Transmissions of Pittsburgh) and reinstalled in late 2008.
Remaining Work:
Final Drive: Replacement gears (Ford 1 1/2 ton
truck), bearings, and grease seals have been acquired and re-assembly started in
January 2009.
Cowcatcher and rear bumpers to be rebuilt, or replaced. Step brackets are ready
to install. (2009)
Floor: Wooden floor will be replaced with all new
material (2009)
Front/Back walls: New walls will be fabricated in
2009/2010 using the badly rusted originals as patterns.
Roof: Minor repairs needed at edges, sandblasting,
and new roof coating (2010).
Can you help us? With a small
donation you can make a big investment in us. For a donation of $5 or more, you
will receive a collectable dog-tag key chain to show your support.
To help support the restoration of our 1940 Brookville rail gang car that was
originally built for the U.S. Army, the chapter has had a limited number of dog
tags produced that are available for a minimum $5.00 donation.
The dog tags include a key ring, are marked "Proud Supporter, 1940 Brookville
Army Gang Car, 'Returning to Active Duty" on one side and carry the chapter logo
on the other. Each is individually numbered, and many numbers between 50 and 99
are still available if you want a particular number.
Proceeds benefit the ongoing
restoration of the car.
Shipping is $1.00, to U. S. only.
Beaver-Lawrence Railway Historical Society
2114 RT. 168 Box 429
West Pittsburg,
Pa. 16160-0405
OR Phone: call Nick D'Amore (412) 358-0286
Thank You for Your Support of Our
Restoration Efforts.
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