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Freight Car Trucks By Perma-Bilt Models

Key Info

Model Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Category:

freight car

Name:

Bettendorf

Bearings:

solid/friction

Wheelbase:

5'6"

Model Info

Intended For:

scale

Manufacturer ID:

T901

 

Sprung:

yes

Equalized:

no

Truck Material:

zamac

Truck Finish:

unpainted

 

Wheels:

33"

Finish:

unpainted

Material:

aluminum

 

Model Notes:

These have steel axles.


(image copyright © Ed Kirstatter; used by permission)

 (image copyright © Perma-Bilt Models)
A scan from their catalog.

Key Info

Model Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Category:

freight car

Name:

Bettendorf

Bearings:

solid/friction

Wheelbase:

5'6"

Model Info

Intended For:

scale

Manufacturer ID:

T931

 

Sprung:

yes

Equalized:

no

Truck Material:

zamac

Truck Finish:

unpainted

 

Wheels:

33"

Insulated:

both wheels

Finish:

unpainted

Material:

nylon

 

Model Notes:

These have steel axles.


 (image copyright © Perma-Bilt Models)
A scan from their catalog.

Key Info

Model Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Category:

freight car

Name:

Bettendorf

Bearings:

solid/friction

Wheelbase:

5'6"

Model Info

Intended For:

hi-rail

Manufacturer ID:

T932

 

Sprung:

no

Equalized:

yes

Truck Material:

zamac

Truck Finish:

unpainted

 

Wheels:

33"

Insulated:

both wheels

Finish:

unpainted

Material:

nylon

 

Model Notes:

With A.C. Gilbert hook (pre-1953) coupler.


 (image copyright © Perma-Bilt Models)
A scan from their catalog.

Key Info

Model Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Category:

freight car

Name:

Bettendorf

Bearings:

solid/friction

Wheelbase:

5'6"

Model Info

Intended For:

scale

Manufacturer ID:

T935

 

Sprung:

no

Equalized:

yes

Truck Material:

zamac

Truck Finish:

unpainted

 

Wheels:

33"

Insulated:

both wheels

Finish:

unpainted

Material:

nylon

 

Model Notes:

These have steel axles.


 (image copyright © Perma-Bilt Models)
A scan from their catalog.

Key Info

Model Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Category:

freight car

Name:

Bettendorf

Bearings:

solid/friction

Wheelbase:

5'6"

Model Info

Intended For:

hi-rail

Manufacturer ID:

T941

 

Sprung:

yes

Equalized:

no

Truck Material:

zamac

Truck Finish:

unpainted

 

Wheels:

33"

Finish:

unpainted

Material:

aluminum

 

Model Notes:

These have steel axles.


 (image copyright © Perma-Bilt Models)
A scan from their catalog.

Key Info

Model Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Category:

freight car

Name:

Bettendorf

Bearings:

solid/friction

Wheelbase:

5'6"

Model Info

Intended For:

hi-rail

Manufacturer ID:

T944

 

Sprung:

no

Equalized:

yes

Truck Material:

zamac

Truck Finish:

unpainted

 

Wheels:

33"

Finish:

unpainted

Material:

nylon

 

Model Notes:

With A.C. Gilbert knuckle (newer style) coupler.


 (image copyright © Perma-Bilt Models)
A scan from their catalog.

Key Info

Model Manufacturer:

Perma-Bilt Models

Category:

freight car

Name:

Bettendorf

Bearings:

solid/friction

Wheelbase:

5'6"

Model Info

Intended For:

hi-rail

Manufacturer ID:

T951

 

Sprung:

yes

Equalized:

no

Truck Material:

zamac

Truck Finish:

unpainted

 

Wheels:

33"

Insulated:

both wheels

Finish:

unpainted

Material:

nylon

 

Model Notes:

These have steel axles.


 (image copyright © Perma-Bilt Models)
A scan from their catalog.
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