Freight Car Trucks By S Scale Locomotive & Supply

Key Info

Model Manufacturer:

S Scale Locomotive & Supply

Category:

freight car

Name:

6-wheel Buckeye Articulated

Bearings:

roller

Prototype Manufacturer:

Buckeye Steel Castings

Wheelbase:

10'

Year Introduced:

1910

Prototype Notes:

These were used on heavyweight freight cars, wrecking cranes, and locomotive tenders.

Model Info

Manufacturer ID:

234.1

Sprung:

yes

Equalized:

yes

Truck Material:

brass

Truck Finish:

unpainted

Wheels:

33" | 36"

Insulated:

single-wheel

Finish:

unpainted

Material:

steel

Model Notes:

The truck came with the company's 2-8-4 kit and was also available separately.

(note that Steam Depot had Altoona Shops produce a similar truck but out of pewter, and SSL&S allegedly accused them of copyright infractions)