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Building Brake Beams
Robert and Mark working on a new brake beam in the lathe


Building Brake Beams

Wednesday, December 13, 2023 by mc

Two of the existing brake beams were stolen from the shop site and so we had to make new ones. We had the center sections forged, and then welded 4-inch rod to each end, before turning those ends to size for the hangers and brake shoe brackets.

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Astoria Railroad Preservation Association
P.O. Box 541
446 W. Marine Dr.
Astoria, Oregon 97103
(503) 325-5323
e-mail: info@astoriarailroad.org

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Dedicated to Promoting Public Awareness of Railroad History
Through the Preservation and Operation of Vintage Railway Equipment.


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