Diesel Locomotive Trucks By Smoky Mountain Model Works

Key Info

Model Manufacturer:

Smoky Mountain Model Works (click for web site)

Category:

diesel locomotive

Name:

AAR Type A Sideframes

Bearings:

solid/friction

Wheelbase:

8'0"

Model Info

Intended For:

scale

Manufacturer ID:

64-TK-10, 64-TK-AAR A

Year Introduced:

2016

Sprung:

no

Equalized:

no

Truck Material:

3D-printed plastic

Truck Finish:

unpainted

Wheels:

not included

Model Notes:

When these were offered, there was no S-scale version of the NorthWest Short Line Stanton Drive available, so SMMW custom ordered these. Once NWSL started offering them in their catalog, SMMW switched to only offering the sideframes for sale.
64-TK-10: sideframes, two powered Stanton Drives.
64-TK-10D: sideframes, one powered and one non-powered Stanton Drive.
64-TK-10SF: sideframes only.

These were designed for use with the NWSL Stanton Drive.

Key Info

Model Manufacturer:

Smoky Mountain Model Works (click for web site)

Category:

diesel locomotive

Name:

Blomberg B Sideframes

Bearings:

solid/friction

Prototype Manufacturer:

Blomberg

Wheelbase:

9'0"

Ext. Reference:

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Prototype Notes:

These were used on many EMD locomotives, from F-units through GP35.

Model Info

Intended For:

scale

Manufacturer ID:

64-TK-11, 64-TK-BB

Year Introduced:

2018

Sprung:

no

Equalized:

no

Truck Material:

3D-printed plastic

Truck Finish:

unpainted

Wheels:

not included

Model Notes:

When these were offered, there was no S-scale version of the NorthWest Short Line Stanton Drive available, so SMMW custom ordered these. Once NWSL started offering them in their catalog, SMMW switched to only offering the sideframes for sale.
64-TK-11: sideframes, two powered Stanton Drives.
64-TK-11D: sideframes, one powered and one non-powered Stanton Drive.
64-TK-11SF: sideframes only.

The sheet of urethane castings and miscellaneous parts include:
- 6 styles of journal boxes/bearing caps (2 styles with speed recorders)
- brake cylinder levers
- wire for brake cylinder pistons
- injection-molded brake cylinder clevises
- 4 #0-48 x 3/8" screws.
The journal boxes/bearing caps allow you to model early F-units to GP35s.
This sheet comes with the truck when ordered, but it is also available separately.

Key Info

Model Manufacturer:

Smoky Mountain Model Works (click for web site)

Category:

diesel locomotive

Name:

Blunt Sideframes

Bearings:

solid/friction

Prototype Manufacturer:

American Locomotive Company (Alco)

Wheelbase:

8'0"

Ext. Reference:

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Prototype Notes:

These trucks were used on Alco's S1 and S2 switcher locomotives.

Model Info

Intended For:

scale

Manufacturer ID:

64-TK-12, 64-TK-Blunt

Year Introduced:

2017

Sprung:

no

Equalized:

no

Truck Material:

3D-printed plastic

Truck Finish:

unpainted

Wheels:

not included

Model Notes:

When these were offered, there was no S-scale version of the NorthWest Short Line Stanton Drive available, so SMMW custom ordered these. Once NWSL started offering them in their catalog, SMMW switched to only offering the sideframes for sale.
64-TK-12: sideframes, two powered Stanton Drives.
64-TK-12D: sideframes, one powered and one non-powered Stanton Drive.
64-TK-12SF: sideframes only.

Key Info

Model Manufacturer:

Smoky Mountain Model Works (click for web site)

Category:

diesel locomotive

Name:

AAR Type B Sideframes

Bearings:

solid/friction

Wheelbase:

9'2"

Model Info

Intended For:

scale

Manufacturer ID:

64-TK-13, 64-TK-AAR B

Year Introduced:

2016

Sprung:

no

Equalized:

no

Truck Material:

3D-printed plastic

Truck Finish:

unpainted

Wheels:

not included

Model Notes:

When these were offered, there was no S-scale version of the NorthWest Short Line Stanton Drive available, so SMMW custom ordered these. Once NWSL started offering them in their catalog, SMMW switched to only offering the sideframes for sale.
64-TK-12: sideframes, two powered Stanton Drives.
64-TK-12D: sideframes, one powered and one non-powered Stanton Drive.
64-TK-12SF: sideframes only.
Note that the Stanton Drive has a maximum wheelbase of 9'0". The prototype truck is 9'4". The kit's sideframe is designed to 9'2" as a compromise. The 2" difference is imperceptible once painted black and assembled.

Key Info

Model Manufacturer:

Smoky Mountain Model Works (click for web site)

Category:

diesel locomotive

Name:

Flexicoil Sideframes

Bearings:

roller

Wheelbase:

8'0"

Model Info

Intended For:

scale

Manufacturer ID:

64-TK-FC

Year Introduced:

2023

Sprung:

no

Equalized:

no

Truck Material:

3D-printed plastic

Truck Finish:

unpainted

Wheels:

not included

Model Notes:

These are designed to be a replacement for the S-Helper Service AAR-based switcher locomotives' sideframes. It uses the same 4 screws that the S-Helper Service model has, so the swap is easy enough to do. These come with Hyatt roller bearing end caps.