Re: HO Scale Freight Car Truck Document Update
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Richard Townsend
I agree that they aren't ASF Ride Control, but except for the spring seat area their spotting features are close to what the GN used. I am referring especially to the Timken-style capped roller bearings and the jaws that hold the journals. They are far from perfect for this application but they are far better than anything else I have found.
Richard Townsend
Lincoln City, Oregon
-----Original Message----- From: Tim O'Connor To: STMFC Sent: Sun, Nov 24, 2013 10:34 pm Subject: Re: [STMFC] HO Scale Freight Car Truck Document Update
Richard
The T-57 closely resembles the National C-1 with capped roller bearings shown on page 981 of the 1953 Car Builder's Cyc -- except that I think it represents the 50 ton version (5 ft 6 in wheelbase) while the drawing shows a 70 ton truck (5 ft 8 in wheelbase) Tim O'Connor The closest you will find for the GN express box cars is Central Valley T-57. At least that is the closest I have found, and what I use.
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