Delta trailing truck for heavy 4-8-2 ??

T Cline · February 23, 2009, 01:13:35 AM

I have a Spectrum heavy 4-8-2 that I'm trying to modify to GTW prototype. Is there a Delta type 2 wheel trailing truck that I could swap out easily?

Thanks.

SteamGene · February 23, 2009, 11:19:14 AM

One version of the USRA light 2-10-2 has a Delta trailing truck. However, you need to get to the rear of the line of those trying to get just the trucks.

I could use at least ten.
Gene

ebtnut · February 23, 2009, 09:03:55 PM

Precision Scale used to carry a brass version as part of the old Kemtron line. Also, investigate parts from Bowser from the old Penn Line PRR models- K-4, L-1, M-1, E-6.

Yampa Bob · February 23, 2009, 09:29:29 PM

I used a metal Delta truck for a recent Connie to Mike stretch bash. It worked great, but looked a bit wide, so I switched it out to a narrower plastic Baker truck. Like Gene, I'd like to have a few more on hand.

I also have several Bowser brass versions, but they don't look right on a Mike.

hotrainlover · February 23, 2009, 10:04:28 PM

I just purchased a 4 wheel trailing truck from
Yardbird Classic Trains.

The web site is: www.yardbirdtrains.com

I used it to make a 4-8-2 Cab forward. They have a sizable selection on a lot of miscellaneous parts!!

Yampa Bob · February 23, 2009, 10:12:24 PM

Lee, I couldn't find the trucks with my cruddy dialup. Can you post the specific page and part number?

Thanks.

hotrainlover · February 23, 2009, 10:21:26 PM

Sure, just tell me how...

I barely function on this thing...

hotrainlover · February 23, 2009, 10:24:27 PM

Here... I think. Part # P7494

www.yardbirdtrains.com/YBSMparts.htm

Yampa Bob · February 23, 2009, 10:37:26 PM

Thanks. I think the P7496 would work for my Mike bashes. Are the frames plastic or cast metal?

pdlethbridge · February 23, 2009, 11:39:30 PM

zamic casting

Nigel · February 24, 2009, 12:01:45 AM

http://www.walthers.com/exec/productinfo/585-31557

SteamGene · February 24, 2009, 10:07:29 AM

Nigel,
Is that the one that needs to be soldered for assembly?
Gene

hotrainlover · February 24, 2009, 05:20:43 PM

Bob,
The whole frame is white metal. The wheel sets are plastic, though....

Nigel · February 24, 2009, 11:45:08 PM

Quote from: SteamGene on February 24, 2009, 10:07:29 AM
Nigel,
Is that the one that needs to be soldered for assembly?
Gene

Solder is preferred for strength, etc, but CA for tacking, and some five minute epoxy for strength will work too.

hotrainlover · February 25, 2009, 05:48:24 PM

Bob,
The one that I told you about does not need any soldering. It is complete...

Hope this helps

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