glad hand history

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by homerjockey, Aug 6, 2011.

  1. semiret

    semiret Light Load Member

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    Glad hands were used to connect the air lines of two rail cars.

    Just a guess, but it might be they were called glad hands because they resembled shaking hands when connected
     
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  3. homerjockey

    homerjockey Bobtail Member

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    Alright, thanks for all of the information. I will look into trains and the previous airline system and see if I can get further info. Thanks for all the replys.
    The jockey
     
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