I intend to use MT trucks and couplers on all of my rolling stock. What I am confused about is what type of truck to use with certain cars to remain protypical. I am not as concerned about shank length (not that this info would hurt) as I am with type. N Scale Supply does a good job of specifing MT replacements for items they sell. Does anyone know of a online database of cars and MT truck and coupler replacements? Thanks, Matt
I am not sure about the era(s) you model, but for almost all modern stuff uses #1035 which is the barber roller bearing truck. That truck and the Bettendorf (#????) are the most commenly used. The Bettendorf style is for the older style cars. Most model train car makers have the appropriate style truck already on the car so once you are familiar with the trucks by looks, you can distinguish the type of truck by just looking at it (making them esiar to convert). Like a lot of things, it is not hard but just takes time. Have fun! ------------------ Craig Martyn BLMA(Best Looking Models Around) Custom painting and detailing AND N scale detail parts. Email: CraigM111@aol.com
I don't know of a site per se that has this info... for the most part, I refer to prototype pics to be my guide. The more modern the car, usually, the more modern the trucks (except where older cars have been rebuilt)... Chessie
Another guide is the capacity of the car. 50-70 ton cars (eg. rebuilt 40' boxcars from the late 60's-70's) would use similar to MTL's 1030 2-spring roller-bearing trucks and new cars in the 70-100 ton range would use similar to MTL's 1035 3-spring Barber S-2. Of course, as Chessie and Craig have already said, use the prototype to guide your decision. And, yes, MTL make only a couple of the available prototype trucks used out there Gary. ------------------ Gary A. Rose The Unofficial TC&W page N to the Nth degree!
For 70 ton trucks, to represent cushion underframes, I use 1033. For 100T non-cushion, 1035, and for 100T cushion, 1037. The 1033 and 1037 have the medium extension shank, which makes the coupler pocket protrude, and looks ok for a cushion pocket. ------------------ Alan The perfect combination - BNSF and N Scale! www.ac-models.com Andersley Western Railroad Alan's American Gallery Alan's European Gallery Alan's British Steam Gallery
Uuhmm , err.. uhh.. how about http://www.micro-trains.com ? they have all the info you need... ------------------ espee2 Home: www.tunnel13.com layout: SP's Newberg Branch in N scale
wow! I just double checked my link (to M/T) in prior post... I was visitor # 888,888 I am now going out to but a lottery ticket! ------------------ espee2 Home: www.tunnel13.com layout: SP's Newberg Branch in N scale
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by espee2: Uuhmm , err.. uhh.. how about http://www.micro-trains.com ? they have all the info you need... <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Ok Wise Guy! I do not see any info on truck replacements for most of rolling stock produced in N-Scale. Such as Intermountain, Deluxe, Red Caboose, etc. I download the Excel Spreadsheet and all it had was Atlas and AHM. That certainly does not seem like all the information that I would need. If they have the all mighty database, they buried it. I am not interested in just Micro Trains rolling stock or locomotive conversions. I think I will use the previous advice. Matt [This message has been edited by mtaylor (edited 27 July 2000).]
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by mtaylor: Ok Wise Guy! I do not see any info on truck replacements for most of rolling stock produced in N-Scale. Such as Intermountain, Deluxe, Red Caboose, etc. I download the Excel Spreadsheet and all it had was Atlas and AHM. That certainly does not seem like all the information that I would need. If they have the all mighty database, they buried it. I am not interested in just Micro Trains rolling stock or locomotive conversions. I think I will use the previous advice. Matt [This message has been edited by mtaylor (edited 27 July 2000).]<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Try clicking on the tabs for the other books at the bottom of the spreadsheet. You will see all of the other mfgs there. ------------------ Mike Drzycimski Arlington, TX The Southview Lines www.crosswinds.net/~mdrzycimski
I have downloaded the database and Mike is correct there are tabs on the bottom of the page. One thing a couldn't find on the MT site was a description of thier trucks. I'm sure they used to have pictures ------------------ http://users.bigpond.net.au/railroad2000
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by mdrzycimski: Try clicking on the tabs for the other books at the bottom of the spreadsheet. You will see all of the other mfgs there. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> I have one more question............ What's a good side dish with Crow I can not believe I did not notice that. That's scary. I work with computers for a living (at least for now ) Oh well, so I was wrong. First time for everything Matt
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by mtaylor: I have one more question............ What's a good side dish with Crow I can not believe I did not notice that. That's scary. I work with computers for a living (at least for now ) Oh well, so I was wrong. First time for everything Matt<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Not a problem at all... we all have eaten it in various fashions at one time or another... (even though some will not admit) I missed the point of the original post by not sending folks to Micro-Trains site :0 Chessie
