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Section 4 - Freight Car Trucks - Steam Era, 70 Ton Plane Bearing Truck, 1 1/2” Scale |
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Section 4 - Freight Car Trucks
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Steam Era, 70 Ton Plane Bearing Truck, 1 1/2” Scale
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Arch Bar Truck, 1 1/2” Scale
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Brakes for 1 1/2” Scale Modern Era, Steam Era, or Arch Bar Trucks
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Modern Era, 100 Ton Roller Bearing Truck, 1 1/2” Scale
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Arch Bar Truck, 2 1/2” Scale
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Steam Era Bettendorf Freight Truck, 3” Scale
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Leaf Springs, 1 1/2” Scale
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Steam Era, 70 Ton Plane Bearing Truck, 1 1/2" Scale

These trucks were what was used throughout the steam era. You may see a few today on maintenance of way cars but they are uncommon. The model is correct under any type of freight car from built the first World War through the 1960's.
- Steel Wheels - IBLS Profile - Scale 33" (4 1/8" diameter) - Dished Both Sides
- More Than 1/2" Wheel Travel Prevents Derailments - Progressive Multi-Length Spring Design (12 springs per truck) - Full Flexibility From Empty to Maximum Load
- Needle Bearings in Special Self-Aligning Housing - Allows Axle to Rotate Freely Without Restricting Motion of Side Frames - Bearing Housing of High Strength 4130 Chrome Moly Steel Hardened to 45 Rc
- Side Frame and Bolster CNC Machined from Heat Treated Aluminum Bar - All Aluminum Finished In Hard (type III) Black Anodize for Maximum Wear - All Steel Parts Black Zinc Plated - Much Tougher Than Paint and Prevents Corrosion Even if Scratched
- Includes Complete Installation and Maintenance Manual
To Include Brakes on These Trucks See Page 17
Furnished Completely Assembled and Finished - Ready to Install
| Stock Number |
Description |
Cost |
Weight |
Packing Handling |
| 15T3A |
70 Ton Steam Era Plane Bearing Truck, 7 1/2" Gauge |
$499 |
17,17 |
$10 |
| 15T3B |
70 Ton Steam Era Plane Bearing Truck, 7 1/4" Gauge |
$499 |
17,17 |
$10 |
Prices are Per Pair (2 trucks) - Shipped in Two Boxes - Weight Shown is Shipping Weight in Pounds for Each Box - Calculate Shipping Based on These Weights
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