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Title: Delta trailing truck for heavy 4-8-2 ??
Post by: T Cline on 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.

Title: Re: Delta trailing truck for heavy 4-8-2 ??
Post by: SteamGene on 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. :D I could use at least ten.
Gene

Title: Re: Delta trailing truck for heavy 4-8-2 ??
Post by: ebtnut on 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.

Title: Re: Delta trailing truck for heavy 4-8-2 ??
Post by: Yampa Bob on 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.

Title: Re: Delta trailing truck for heavy 4-8-2 ??
Post by: hotrainlover on 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!!

Title: Re: Delta trailing truck for heavy 4-8-2 ??
Post by: Yampa Bob on 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.

Title: Re: Delta trailing truck for heavy 4-8-2 ??
Post by: hotrainlover on February 23, 2009, 10:21:26 PM

Sure, just tell me how...

I barely function on this thing...

Title: Re: Delta trailing truck for heavy 4-8-2 ??
Post by: hotrainlover on February 23, 2009, 10:24:27 PM

Here... I think. Part # P7494

www.yardbirdtrains.com/YBSMparts.htm

Title: Re: Delta trailing truck for heavy 4-8-2 ??
Post by: Yampa Bob on 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?

Title: Re: Delta trailing truck for heavy 4-8-2 ??
Post by: pdlethbridge on February 23, 2009, 11:39:30 PM

zamic casting

Title: Re: Delta trailing truck for heavy 4-8-2 ??
Post by: Nigel on February 24, 2009, 12:01:45 AM

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

Title: Re: Delta trailing truck for heavy 4-8-2 ??
Post by: SteamGene on February 24, 2009, 10:07:29 AM

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

Title: Re: Delta trailing truck for heavy 4-8-2 ??
Post by: hotrainlover on February 24, 2009, 05:20:43 PM

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

Title: Re: Delta trailing truck for heavy 4-8-2 ??
Post by: Nigel on 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.

Title: Re: Delta trailing truck for heavy 4-8-2 ??
Post by: hotrainlover on 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 :)

Title: Re: Delta trailing truck for heavy 4-8-2 ??
Post by: SteamGene on February 25, 2009, 06:17:20 PM

Thanks, Nigel. You answered my question.
Gene

Title: Re: Delta trailing truck for heavy 4-8-2 ??
Post by: T Cline on March 02, 2009, 08:15:41 PM

So it looks like Bachmann used a 2 wheel delta trailing truck on at least their K-4, and light 2-10-2. Are these one and the same? Can someone tell me what part numbers to order?
Thanks,

Title: Re: Delta trailing truck for heavy 4-8-2 ??
Post by: Nigel on March 02, 2009, 11:29:50 PM

Quote from: T Cline on March 02, 2009, 08:15:41 PM
..... Can someone tell me what part numbers to order? ....

Unfortunately, like most companies manufacturing in China, Bachmann cannot get spare parts - the few spare parts they have in the USA are from warranty returns.

Title: Re: Delta trailing truck for heavy 4-8-2 ??
Post by: Yampa Bob on March 03, 2009, 11:59:56 PM

I had a couple USRA trailing trucks from a 2-10-2 but used them. My question is, what happens if you damage the truck in warranty, are you just out of luck?

There doesn't seem to be any point having part numbers if we can't get the parts.

I did get a replacement underframe assembly for a Connie, maybe that was a take off from another defective locomotive.

Title: Re: Delta trailing truck for heavy 4-8-2 ??
Post by: Atlantic Central on March 04, 2009, 08:21:51 AM

Bob,

For a defective trailing truck they might well give you a whole new loco, I have recieved new locos for very small problems.

And yes, they do salvage parts from returns when they can.

Sheldon

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