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Hydraulic Brake Conversion

Original Wheels were in poor condition and needed replacement, Cost of used wheels were about the cost of a complete new kit.  Choice was clear....

Brakes have enough power to hold aircraft during run-up but designed not to be overly aggressive, this was to prevent nose over while using braking during landing...

Full kit supplied by DLAHF

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Last updated: Jan. 30, 2003.

Link to Wagon Wheel Gap Route....... click on train

Link to American Custom Engineering...... click on car