Aristo-Craft Trucks vs USA Trains Trucks...are they different?

[skippygp123]

Can I use USA Trains freight car trucks on an Aristo-Craft box car? 

[lownote]

 Yes--I've done it several times, it works fine.

[smcgill]

Ya they have the same size holes were they mount to the bottom.

[g. gage]

Also, I replace Aristo plastic wheels with USA steel wheels.

 Have fun, Rob

 

[g. gage]

Last week I got an Aristo “Evans 53’ box car” at a price I couldn’t refuse. When I proceeded to change out the plastic wheels I found USAT metal wheels won’t fit in the Aristo “Roller Bearing” truck side frames due to a hip on the outside of the USAT wheel axles.

 

There are several listings for metal wheels in the Aristo parts catalog. Being a weekend I called St Aubin Trains in Las Vegas with my dilemma. They suggested Aristo wheels, ART29111B, should work. I received my order yesterday, and the new car is operating today, Thanksgiving Day.

 

Happy Thanksgiving, Rob    

 

[smcgill]

Don't you mean "ART29111D" ? That's what I used on the 53'ers

[g. gage]

Hi Sean; I had thought the same as you reading the Aristo catalog, but the people at St Aubin, Las Vegas said ART29111B wheels would work and they’re cheaper. They seem to be working ok on my WP 53 footer.

 

Rob