Wooden Pullman cars in wreck train or MOW service

> I'm converting an old MDC Pullman car into a wreck train diner. My
> information is that these cars had either schedule LN or UC brake
> equipment. If anyone can suggest a source for a schematic or other
> diagram showing the layout of this equipment I'd be very grateful. Of
> course, I'm assuming these cars retained this schedule rather than being
> converted to AB brakes...

NMRA Data Sheet D9o pg. 15 has a schematic diagram of a UC brake system, and
the July 1957 Model Railroader has a diagram of a typical 1900 vintage
passenger car brake system as part of their "Bluebook" data sheet series.
Gary Q

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mark_newton - 29 Apr 2005 10:35 GMT

> NMRA Data Sheet D9o pg. 15 has a schematic diagram of a UC brake
> system, and the July 1957 Model Railroader has a diagram of a typical
> 1900 vintage passenger car brake system as part of their "Bluebook"
> data sheet series.

Thanks for the information, Gary.

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Mark,
Though I don't have a diagram I do have study on a 1911 Pullman that has
UC brakes. The booklet has some very good pictures of the brakes and other
underbody equipment that might be helpful. Interestingly there is an
isometric type drawing of the mechanical air conditioning system. It's in
pdf. format and has been emailed to you. Bruce

> I'm converting an old MDC Pullman car into a wreck train diner. My
> information is that these cars had either schedule LN or UC brake
> equipment. If anyone can suggest a source for a schematic or other
> diagram showing the layout of this equipment I'd be very grateful. Of
> course, I'm assuming these cars retained this schedule rather than being
> converted to AB brakes...

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John Franklin - 21 Apr 2005 15:15 GMT

Bruce, could I get that file emailed to me as well? I am doing pretty
much the same thing and building a relief tender out of a pullman palace
car.

John

> Mark,
> Though I don't have a diagram I do have study on a 1911 Pullman that
> has UC brakes. The booklet has some very good pictures of the brakes and
> other underbody equipment that might be helpful. Interestingly there is an
> isometric type drawing of the mechanical air conditioning system. It's in
> pdf. format and has been emailed to you. Bruce

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mark_newton - 29 Apr 2005 10:36 GMT

> Mark, Though I don't have a diagram I do have study on a 1911 Pullman
> that has UC brakes. The booklet has some very good pictures of the
> brakes and other underbody equipment that might be helpful.
> Interestingly there is an isometric type drawing of the mechanical
> air conditioning system. It's in pdf. format and has been emailed to
> you. Bruce

Thanks, Bruce, it's a very interesting document.

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> I'm converting an old MDC Pullman car into a wreck train diner. My
> information is that these cars had either schedule LN or UC brake
> equipment. If anyone can suggest a source for a schematic or other
> diagram showing the layout of this equipment I'd be very grateful. Of
> course, I'm assuming these cars retained this schedule rather than being
> converted to AB brakes...

Cal-Scale kit No. 300 (Walthers stock No. 190-300) for $2.50 includes the
necessary parts and has a piping diagram. It's shown as currently out of
stock, but you may check with Bowser who currently manufactures the
Cal-Scale line.

http://www.walthers.com/exec/productinfo/190-300

http://www.bowser-trains.com/

Don

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> I'm converting an old MDC Pullman car into a wreck train diner. My
> information is that these cars had either schedule LN or UC brake
> equipment. If anyone can suggest a source for a schematic or other
> diagram showing the layout of this equipment I'd be very grateful. Of
> course, I'm assuming these cars retained this schedule rather than being
> converted to AB brakes...

As an addendum to my previous message, Bowser shows it back in production,

http://www.bowser-trains.com/img/190-300.jpg

Don

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> I'm converting an old MDC Pullman car into a wreck train diner. My
> information is that these cars had either schedule LN or UC brake
> equipment. If anyone can suggest a source for a schematic or other
> diagram showing the layout of this equipment I'd be very grateful. Of
> course, I'm assuming these cars retained this schedule rather than being
> converted to AB brakes...

Sent that too soon. I did a little more searching on Bowser's site and came
up with more info, may be just what you're looking for

http://www.bowser-trains.com/pdf/cal_scale_pass_cars.pdf

Don

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mark_newton - 29 Apr 2005 10:43 GMT

>> I'm converting an old MDC Pullman car into a wreck train diner. My
>> information is that these cars had either schedule LN or UC brake
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>
> http://www.bowser-trains.com/pdf/cal_scale_pass_cars.pdf

Excellent, thanks for all the info, Don.

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Wooden Pullman cars in wreck train or MOW service