Trolleymeisters Acquire Running Gear

The Trolleymeisters acquired trucks and major parts of the running gear for the Interurban Trailer being restored behind the old Texas and Pacific Depot in Fort Worth.

The trucks and running gear were found under a dilapadated old wooded coach on a spur off the Texas Southeastern RR at Fiester, Texas, by Texas State Railroad' Blair Lavell. The owners told Blair the the coach had been there approximately 70 years.

Here is a closeup view of the wooden bolster and center casting. Note that most of the truck frame is made of wood reinforced with steel plates.

Persons wishing to join the Trolleymeisters in their restoration project or wishing to donate money, labor or items for the restoration projects should contact Harold Wareham at 817-732-6306.

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