| This is the front view (or rear view?) of an AAR Type A truck. I don't know what the 5548 means on the piece in front, but I'm guessing the 6-55 is the built date. There is another set of numbers, starting with 15, on the extreme right edge, but I couldn't see the last numbers due to the shadow. Note the traction motor cables, brake cylinders, and brakeshoe clasps. The very rusty wheels tell me this truck hasn't seen an engine in quite some time. Info: I did not set foot on railroad property to take any of these photos. |