Description
Atlas’s 50-ton Bettendorf friction-bearing trucks — the classic mid-20th-century freight bogie used on the majority of pre-1970 North American freight cars. Pack of 2 trucks for replacement or upgrade.
What’s included
- 2 truck assemblies.
- Detailed Delrin® Bettendorf sideframes (friction-bearing journal-box design).
- Free-rolling metal wheelsets (33″), Code 70 or larger rail.
How to use
- Use to upgrade or replace original trucks on transition-era and earlier freight cars.
- Compatible with most HO freight car kingpins (2-56 truck screw).
- For modern roller-bearing equipment, see Atlas #180000 (70-ton roller bearing) or #190000 (Barber roller bearing caboose).
- Pair with Kadee or AccuMate magnetic knuckle couplers for ready-to-run performance.
Specifications
- Scale: HO (1:87)
- Type: Freight car truck assembly
- Capacity: 50-ton Bettendorf friction-bearing
- Quantity: 2 pieces (1 pack)
- Wheels: Free-rolling 33″ metal
- Brand: Atlas
- Item Number: 185000