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ATCX 442 Gets A New Driving Wheel

Step One: The engine body is lifted by crane to allow the front end truck to be pulled out.

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Step Two: The truck is lifted by crane to free the wheel set.

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Step Three: The wheelset and it's components are moved and a new wheel is installed.

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Step Four: The wheelset is rolled back under the truck.

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Step Five: The truck is rolled back under the body of ATCX 442.

Photos by Jim Deans