: Built according to RDSO Drawing No. WD-86013-S-51 .
Unlike standard wagons, BOBR/BOBRN wagons use a pneumatic door-opening mechanism to drop coal from the bottom. G-73 provides the critical maintenance steps to ensure these doors don't jam or fail during transit .
Guidelines for mounting doors and mechanism components.
The RDSo Technical Pamphlet G73 is significant for several reasons:
Accessing official RDSO documents can sometimes be challenging, as many are marked "For Official Use Only." However, there are several legitimate avenues for professionals seeking this technical literature.
Unlocking of doors en route often stems from excessive radial clearance between the primary bronze bushings and their structural housings. Pamphlet G-73 stipulates that these bronze bushings, alongside the main operating vertical lever fulcrum bushes, must be systematically replaced or case-hardened during every POH to ensure the mechanism remains rigid. 2. Adjustable Lever Bolt Failures