Bettendorf Freight Car Trucks

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FEATURING: (per pair)
  • Eight service-free automotive quality sealed needle bearings
  • Primed and painted surfaces (cast iron gray)
  • Snap-together assembly design
  • Molded plastic spring retainers
  • 4 different spring weights
  • 4 count spring pack at each sideframe
  • Axles contoured and black-oxide treated for a realistic look
 Scale: 1.6 inches equals one food
Material: Ductile iron
Weight: 50 pounds per pair
Dimensions:
  • Top of bolster to top of rail 3 9/16"
  • Overall length (flanges included) 13 1/2"
  • Overall height (flanges included) 4 3/4"
  • Overall width 13 1/2"
  • Stock diameter of axles 1 1/8"
  • Wheel diameter 4 3/8"
  • Wheel width 13/16"
Wheels:
  • Stock wheels are ductile iron, contoured to IBLS standards adding my own personal finishes. 
  • Steel wheels are optional
Flexibility: The rise of any wheel at rest is 3/8"
Load Capacities:
  • standard 500 lb GVW (gray springs)
  • optional 750 lb GVW (beige springs)
  • optional 1000 lb GVW (purple springs)
  • optional 150 lb GVW (stainless steel springs)

 

Double Bearing Option

Bettendorf Trucks are Available with Double Bearings for Extra Heavy Duty Service

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