I found a better photo of the logging disconnect.
As I recall… the swivel bunks were for long poles, while most bucked logs rode on solid bunks.
John
A western style disconnect.
John,
That car has to also be one of the Russell disconnects. I recognize some of the common features to the one I posted. One thing that catches my attention is the side frame of the arch bar. The top is a beam and not just strap iron. It is a neat design for sure. I see this one has the Ibeam for the bunk as does the one I posted so that must have been stock, I wondered. But It is only a single Ibeam not double so the second one got added.
John Witt said:
Wow, I had no idea my little bit would trigger so much good info. Great stuff!
John
John,
once you set us down a path we will derail your thread and take it deep in to territory you never expected or maybe even wanted to go. Its how we are. At least it hasn’t started a fight. . . yet.
Devon Sinsley said:
John,
That car has to also be one of the Russell disconnects. I recognize some of the common features to the one I posted. One thing that catches my attention is the side frame of the arch bar. The top is a beam and not just strap iron. It is a neat design for sure. I see this one has the Ibeam for the bunk as does the one I posted so that must have been stock, I wondered. But It is only a single Ibeam not double so the second one got added.
Both of the pictures posted look like the Russel #55 Pattern Logging Car with the I beam bunks rather than the Russel Patent H section bunks with steel chocks. These cars had a 60,000 pound capacity and would come with either 9 or 10 foot bunks they say the weight per standard gauge pair was 13,000 lbs. Wheels available 24 or 26 inch, equipped with hand brakes and either link & pin or automatic couplers. Information from circa 1910 + or -
Tod
That is an odd looking dis-connect with a riveted frame and individual pedestals on the axles, any additional information available?? is it an East Coast car for smaller lighter timber? Great picture.
Rick