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What HO truck(s) do we STMFC'ers want?
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SUVCWORR@...
In a message dated 8/13/2008 4:49:43 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
midcentury@... writes: have been lobbying for a plain-journal 70 ton truck for the past 2 years, but I, like Tim O'Connor, would also relish a Chrysler truck for all of those Branchline GAEX 50 foot box cars out there. I have seen Intermountain's forthcoming 70 ton truck, and while it is nicely done, I would prefer a Tahoe Model Works version. The only 70 t plain bearing truck that has been available was the Stewart version. With the damage to the die, these are no longer available. So there is definitely a need for a quality 70 t plain bearing truck. I would also like to see 50 and 70 t versions of the Young and the Barrett-Whitehead trucks. Rich Orr **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00050000000017 )
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eabracher@...
How about some early arch bar as used on the V&T?
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Andy Carlson
Knowing that we have an in-house HO truck manufacturer
(Brian Leppert) on this list, I suggest that we use this forum to influence Brian on the trucks we feel needed. I have been lobbying for a plain-journal 70 ton truck for the past 2 years, but I, like Tim O'Connor, would also relish a Chrysler truck for all of those Branchline GAEX 50 foot box cars out there. I have seen Intermountain's forthcoming 70 ton truck, and while it is nicely done, I would prefer a Tahoe Model Works version. Any suggestions? -Andy Carlson
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Andy
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Another truck high on my list wish is a 50 ton roller bearing truck... Let's see... 50t rolling bearing (Buckeye/National/ASF/Barber/Scullin) 50t Barber S-2 w/ spring plank 50t National C-1 50t Gould
At 8/13/2008 04:49 PM Wednesday, you wrote:
Knowing that we have an in-house HO truck manufacturer
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Frederick Freitas <prrinvt@...>
Rich,
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          If Tahoe can be convinced to make them I know I will be looking far about a dozen of each type you listed. Bring on the proto parts, we need them!  Fred Freitas
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From: SUVCWORR@... <SUVCWORR@...> Subject: Re: [STMFC] What HO truck(s) do we STMFC'ers want? To: STMFC@... Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2008, 6:18 PM In a message dated 8/13/2008 4:49:43 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, midcentury@sbcgloba l.net writes: have been lobbying for a plain-journal 70 ton truck for the past 2 years, but I, like Tim O'Connor, would also relish a Chrysler truck for all of those Branchline GAEX 50 foot box cars out there. I have seen Intermountain' s forthcoming 70 ton truck, and while it is nicely done, I would prefer a Tahoe Model Works version. The only 70 t plain bearing truck that has been available was the Stewart version. With the damage to the die, these are no longer available. So there is definitely a need for a quality 70 t plain bearing truck. I would also like to see 50 and 70 t versions of the Young and the Barrett-Whitehead trucks. Rich Orr ************ **Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos. aol.com/cars- BMW-128-2008/ expert-review? ncid=aolaut00050 000000017 ) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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gn3397 <heninger@...>
--- In STMFC@..., Andy Carlson <midcentury@...> wrote:
I would like to see a Dalman-Andrews. Unfortunately, only GN, Soo Line, and ACL modelers could use it, to my knowledge. Oh well, I can hope. Sincerely, Robert D. Heninger Iowa City, IA
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al_brown03
--- In STMFC@..., "gn3397" <heninger@...> wrote:
Line, and ACL modelers could use it, to my knowledge. Oh well, I can hope.To your Dalman-Andrews list, I'd add several series of SAL cars. That ACL had them too, I didn't know. Al Brown, Melbourne, Fla.
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gn3397 <heninger@...>
--- In STMFC@..., "al_brown03" <abrown@...> wrote:
Mr. Brown, Now that you mention it, I am in error. I meant SAL. Thanks for correcting my error. I need them for my GN cars, which I am most familiar with. Sincerely, Robert D. Heninger Iowa City, IA
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leakinmywaders
I'd second the 70-ton solid bearing truck and a Chrysler. I'd add to
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this list a 50-ton roller bearing truck, with 5ft 6in wheelbase and two visible facing springs. For example, the NP used an A-3 Ride Control roller bearing design on its 40ft RBLs, and Buckeye CR Cushion Ride on its PC&F-built 40ft mechanical reefers. 70-ton stand-ins with longer wheelbase (aggravated by larger-than-scale wheel flanges) don't fit properly on models of these cars. Regards, Chris Frissell Polson, MT
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Anthony Thompson <thompson@...>
eric bracher wrote:
How about some early arch bar as used on the V&T?Would those be the H.J. Small rigid truck? They survived a long time in SPMW use. Tony Thompson Editor, Signature Press, Berkeley, CA 2906 Forest Ave., Berkeley, CA 94705 www.signaturepress.com (510) 540-6538; fax, (510) 540-1937; e-mail, thompson@... Publishers of books on railroad history
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tmolsen@...
Fred and List,
I corresponded with Brian a few months ago in regard to a solid bearing 70-Ton, three spring truck that can be used under gondolas and other cars. He said that it was on his to-do list, but he had several other projects ahead of it for as he put it, "the great unwashed", to get out of the way first. I would also like to see several versions of solid bearing Andrews trucks in addition to the 70-Tonners and other trucks mentioned in yours and Rich Orr's post. I have just received 14 pair of the A.R.A. 50-Ton Tahoe "Buckeye" solid bearing trucks with .088 scale wheelsets and detachable brake shoes. I have another order to send to Andy Carlson for another 22 pair for myself and two other friends. These new trucks roll like lightning and the sideframes are crisp and clean. Just what you expect from Brian. I figure that we can keep him in business for at least another 50 years turning out new versions of trucks. Regards, Tom Olsen 7 Boundary Road, West Branch Newark, Delaware, 19711-7479 (302) 738-4292 tmolsen@...
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eabracher@...
In a message dated 8/13/08 10:31:43 PM, thompson@... writes:
Would those be the H.J. Small rigid truck? They survived a longThose are the ones. I'm sure all SP fans with MOW equipment can use them. eric ************** Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-Volkswagen-Jetta-2009/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00030000000007 )
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Brian Leppert <b.leppert@...>
--- In STMFC@..., "gn3397" <heninger@...> wrote:
Soo ThatLine, and ACLmodelers could use it, to my knowledge. Oh well, I can hope.To your Dalman-Andrews list, I'd add several series of SAL cars. correcting my error. I needACL had them too, I didn't know.Mr. Brown, them for my GN cars, which I am most familiar with.Spokane, Portland & Seattle can be added to the list. These were ex- GN gons aquired in the '50s and converted to wood chip cars. I am aware of SAL B-5 boxcars with these trucks, but what were other SAL classes? Brian Leppert Tahoe Model Works Carson City, NV
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Brian Leppert <b.leppert@...>
--- In STMFC@..., Tim O'Connor <timboconnor@...> wrote:
Tim, Gould made a lot of trucks. Which one did you have in mind? Brian Leppert Tahoe Model Works Carson City, NV
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Brian
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I was looking at a drawing but now I can't find it -- but now I think I'd rather have those coil-leaf-coil trucks as found on the DT&I 14000-14299 box cars. This spring package was applied to at least two different sideframe castings. I'll send you the excellents scans I have of each sideframe with these interesting springs. One of the castings (which does not match the DT&I cars) has an ASF foundry mark. Tim O'Connor
Another truck high on my list wish is a 50 ton rollerTim,
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al_brown03
I withdraw "several series". Thought I'd remembered them on the A-1
auto cars, which would've implicated some gondolas and flats too, but on re-inspection the A-1 has regular Andrews. Al Brown, Melbourne, Fla. --- In STMFC@..., "Brian Leppert" <b.leppert@...> wrote: cars. Thatex-correcting my error. I needACL had them too, I didn't know.Mr. Brown, GN gons aquired in the '50s and converted to wood chip cars.other SAL classes?
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John Hile <john66h@...>
--- In STMFC@..., Andy Carlson <midcentury@...> wrote:
Put me down for 70-ton trucks in several versions... These: http://www.rr-fallenflags.org/el/frt/erie-f8000b.jpg These: http://www.rr-fallenflags.org/el/frt/erie10325b.jpg Or these: http://www.rr-fallenflags.org/el/frt/dlw18602ab.jpg John Hile Blacksburg, VA
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Richard Hendrickson
On Aug 21, 2008, at 3:09 PM, John Hile wrote:
--- In STMFC@..., Andy Carlson <midcentury@...> wrote:Put me down for 70-ton trucks in several versions... My strong preference would be for those on the Erie gon. The trucks on the flat car were self-aligning spring-plankless, and we have several of those in HO scale already (granted, they're supposed to be fifty ton trucks, but on several of them the journal boxes are sufficiently oversize that they're closer in appearance to 70 ton trucks anyway). The trucks on the Lackawanna covered hopper were ASF A-3s, and we have already have relatively good A-3s in HO; again, they're supposed to be fifty ton trucks, but the difference in journal box size isn't very obvious. The trucks on the Erie gondola were 70 ton self-aligning spring-plankless double truss with six springs on each side, three across facing outward, and that's a rather common design which we've never had in HO. Brian? Richard Hendrickson
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Jason Hill
Hi Richard, Brian, et al,
I'd vote for the 6-spring version also. I found that my Atlas 70t ballast hart-hopper have that truck that we've long been waiting for. But I've not tried to get more of them individually yet. If TMW makes them I would definitely "spring" for many of them for all my Athearn 65' gonds, Erie 52', and many other cars that I have to build or update with those more accurate trucks. Best Regards, Jason Hill Modeling Tehachapi Pass in 1952 --- In STMFC@..., Richard Hendrickson <rhendrickson@...> wrote:
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Bill Kelly
I'd like to add this 50 ton truck to the wish list.
It's good for tank cars built in the thirties. I don't know the manufacturer, Scullin perhaps. http://www.rr-fallenflags.org/acfx/dax309asw.jpg Later, Bill Kelly ____________________________________________________________ Click to help a good cause and make a difference http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/Ioyw6i3ngVxvMSwEpfBZc1IbqFrZ4LoMS2EZcufGwyTRFO0BOcTtwt/
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