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AMTK 34008 |
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Amtrak "Superliner" coach 34008 has had its body raised by one of the two sets of permanent car jacks at the new Preventive Maintenance Facility at the carriers Los Angeles engine and car shops. With the body removed, the trucks can be inspected, cleaned and, if necessary, replaced. The four hydraulic jacks lift the body in a matter of seconds. |
| Photo Date: |
8/18/2011 Upload Date: 8/19/2011 7:07:42 PM |
| Location: |
Los Angeles, CA |
| Author: |
Craig Walker |
| Categories: |
Yard,Passenger |
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| Title: |
AMTK 34008 |
| Description: |
Amtrak "Superliner" coach 34008 has had its body raised by one of the two sets of permanent car jacks at the new Preventive Maintenance Facility at the carriers Los Angeles engine and car shops. With the body removed, the trucks can be inspected, cleaned and, if necessary, replaced. The four hydraulic jacks lift the body in a matter of seconds. One of the cars two kingpins, which pass through the trucks bolsters, can be seen in this view, as well as the chocks holding the trucks in place for reassembly. The car bodys four jacking pads are just outboard of the corner steps. |
| Photo Date: |
8/18/2011 Upload Date: 8/19/2011 7:08:41 PM |
| Location: |
Los Angeles, CA |
| Author: |
Craig Walker |
| Categories: |
Yard,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
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350 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
AMTK 34008 |
| Description: |
On August 18, 2011, Amtrak's new Los Angeles Preventive Maintenance Facility was dedicated. Seen in this view are a variety of Superliner cars receiving routine maintenance. Coach 34008 sits higher than the other cars, as its body has been lifted by one of two sets of stationary hydraulic j`cks so that the trucks can be removed and serviced. |
| Photo Date: |
8/18/2011 Upload Date: 8/18/2011 7:57:19 PM |
| Location: |
Los Angeles, CA |
| Author: |
Craig Walker |
| Categories: |
RollingStock,Yard |
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372 Comments: 1 |
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