Ohio
Valley Railcars
Safety and
Rule addendum to the NARCOA Rulebook
as written from
the OVR policy statement.
2.3
Equipment allowed
Factory built
motorcars from the following
manufacturers
are allowed: Fairmont,
Woodings,
Railcar, Adams, Sheffield, Gibson,
Fairbanks-Morse,
Beaver Car, Northwestern,
Kalamazoo,
Buda, Portec, Sylvester, Tamper,
King, and
other factory built equipment as
approved by
the OVR board. (Modified 3/01)
2.4
Equipment prohibited
Due to
inconsistent standards and unproved
designs,
non-factory built and heavily modified
railcars are
prohibited.(Heavy modifications will
include any
modification that does not meet or
exceed OEM
design criteria when the car was
manufactured.
Modifications of concern include
but are
not limited to the following components:
frame,
axles, wheels, brake system, and power
train.
Reengined cars not using OEM motors
are expected to
have replacement motors installed
that are
in the general horsepower range as when
the car
was manufactured.) (modified 3/01)
2.6
Gas, Fuel Containers
No tank intended
to carry and transport fuel or other
flammable
liquid or gas, or any tank containing
any
compressed liquid or gas may be mounted
outside the OEM
frame structure of any participating
motorcar
at an OVR excursion. (3/98)
OVR 3/01