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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.

1940's Brookville Army Rail Car built in PA by the Brookville Locomotive Company for the US Army - now under restoration.

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.

Key Ring - dog tags - gift doe your support say: Proud supporter of 1940 Brookville Army Gang Car (rail car) - etc.

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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