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Trainman4602 · Post by **Trainman4602** » Mon Oct 12, 2009 10:15 pm

I have been doing more research on East Broad Top.

This passed weekend I made the trip out there to measure up the 2-8-2.

One thing I found out is that they had what is called a “Rushton” style trailing truck.

Does anyone have any information on this type of truck? Does anyone have drawings?

hudson · Post by **hudson** » Tue Oct 13, 2009 2:11 am

Hi Dave,

The corresponding patent is available at:

http://www.google.com/patents/about?id= ... K.+rushton

With the best wishes

hudson

Oilcan · Post by **Oilcan** » Tue Oct 13, 2009 6:29 am

Dave and Hudson:

Thanks for posting the info on this neat trailing truck!

Neil

jessebanning · Post by **jessebanning** » Tue Oct 13, 2009 9:14 am

The trailing truck for the 90 ton Mikado offered by railroad warehouse is similar. I built one of these locomotives. The only difference is the springs straddle the frame on top of the wheel. I'm sure it can be modified. I might be able to dig up the prints on it if you're interested. I looked at the website www.livesteam.com for photos but it doesnt show the detail.

hudson · Post by **hudson** » Tue Oct 13, 2009 9:32 am

A further type of Rushton trailing truck, see patent:

http://www.google.com/patents?id=pZtqAA ... ck&f=false

It might be the type mentioned by jessebanning

Best regards,
hudson

Dave_Johnson · Post by **Dave_Johnson** » Tue Oct 13, 2009 4:22 pm

Sorry I missed you Dave. I was there on Saturday.

Dave J.

Bill Shields · Post by **Bill Shields** » Tue Oct 13, 2009 5:05 pm

Was chief Mech Engineer and later VP in charge of Engineering for Baldwin for many years, as well as serving on ASME Boiler and ASTM comittees in his lifetime.

If you are remotely ever considering building a Vauclain compound and do any research, you will see his name everywhere (next to Sam's) in the design of that type of compound.

I seem to remember that he also had something to do with railroad mounted artillery platforms that Baldwin made at one time.

Quite well-known in our area (among professional engineering and steam locomotive design circles).

Trainman4602 · Post by **Trainman4602** » Tue Oct 13, 2009 7:37 pm

Hi all
Thanks for the info on the Rushton trucks. Any more out there?

Dave J,
Thanks for the info and pictures. Needless to say I took a lot myself around 200 shots. I was able to measure up the valve gear and I think I have enough information to get started.

I did meet Rich Wickett. He claims to have Baldwin erection drawings but was vague about getting me a set.

Loco112 · Post by **Loco112** » Tue Oct 13, 2009 10:54 pm

He claims to have Baldwin erection drawings but was vague about getting me a set.

Its a tough game out there huh!

One day we'll have it all corrected, I hope

Trainman4602 · Post by **Trainman4602** » Tue Oct 13, 2009 10:57 pm

no not really I can figure it out The prints make it faster

The Home Machinist!

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