1931 NE 69 St.
Oklahoma City, OK 73111
Phone/Fax 405-478-0502
E-MAIL info@mdmlocomotiveworks.com
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Murray Design & Manufacturing Corp. 1931 NE 69 St. Oklahoma City, OK 73111 Phone/Fax 405-478-0502 E-MAIL info@mdmlocomotiveworks.com |
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Blomberg Clasp Brake and Type M Trucks
The old style Blomberg clasp brake truck is used on all EMD freight locomotives from the FT cab units to the GP40. The newer Type-M truck is used on the EMD dash 2 and later Geeps. The Type-M truck has low profile elliptical leaf springs, two instead of four brake cylinders, a single brake shoe on each wheel, and two shock absorber assemblies per truck. Wheelbase of both trucks is 14", wheel diameter 5" and axles are 5/8" diameter with ball bearing journals.
Both styles of Blomberg trucks are available as kits - machined kits either powered with our prototype axle hung DC motor/gearbox assembly or un-powered.
Working air brake systems and other fine details separate these trucks from the competition. Brake shoes have rubber brake lining to increase stopping power.