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Carmen

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Railroad employees tasked with the inspection and repair of cars. Some railroads also utilize carmen for certain aspects of locomotive repair, such as maintenance of coupler systems and repairs involving wood (as found in some locomotive cabs).

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Association Of Car Accounting and Car Services Officers (ACACSO)

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The objective of ACACSO is to promote methods and rules by which the handling of railroad freight cars, trailers and containers can be improved, as well as the  maintenance of related records and accounts.

http://www.acacso.org/

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AAR Manual of Standards and Recommended Practices (MSRP)

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The Manual of Standards and Recommended Practices is the collection of standards, specifications, and recommended practices that govern the manufacture and design of freight cars and their components, as well as the systems supporting the interchange of freight cars in North America.

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Slack

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“Slack” refers to the cumulative distance each car can roll before it transmits a force to the adjacent car.  [Read more…] about Slack

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Brake Beam Unit Guide Wear Liner

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Brake beam wear liners are inserted into the unit guide brackets on the sideframe and provides a smooth wear-resistant surface for the ends of the brake beam to slide in.

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