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Looking for a source for large scale arch bar trucks
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Anonymous
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April 2003
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Looking for a source for large scale arch bar trucks
Posted by
Anonymous
on Wednesday, July 14, 2004 8:18 PM
Has anyone had luck with finding G scale arch bar trucks? I'd like to locate some to try to build some of the pull-out plans from Garden Rys, but haven't had any luck with the exception of some that were remarkably expensive. Do you know if Bachmann, Roundhouse or others sell them separately?
Thanks much in advance.
Stack - [:D]
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toenailridgesl
Member since
May 2002
From: South Australia
380 posts
Posted by
toenailridgesl
on Wednesday, July 14, 2004 8:29 PM
MDC Roundhouse sell a nice archbar kit, I've used many of them.
I see by their website that they are now sold exclusively by
Horizon Hobbies
(Central)
4105 Fieldstone Road
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 352-1913
Fax (217) 352-2010
Horizon Hobbies (West)
4710 East Guast Road
Ontario, CA 91761
(805) 239-1505
Fax (805) 239-7828
Hope this helps.
Phil Creer, The Toenail Ridge Shortline,
Adelaide Sth Oz
http://www.trainweb.org/toenailridge
toparo ergo sum
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Anonymous
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April 2003
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Posted by
Anonymous
on Thursday, July 15, 2004 4:04 AM
Muchas Gracias Phil. I really appreciate the tip.
Stack -
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jlcop
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April 2004
6 posts
Posted by
jlcop
on Thursday, July 15, 2004 12:13 PM
Another thing you can try. I bought some LGB Archbar sideframes from online and put Bachman wheels on them.
John
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vsmith
Member since
December 2001
From: Smoggy L.A.
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Posted by
vsmith
on Thursday, July 15, 2004 12:20 PM
I use Aristo Craft freight archbar trucks that they sell seperatley, they are pretty inexpensive at $16/pair at my LHS but they have plastic wheels that need to be changed out. They have been used on a few bashing projects of mine and I like them alot.
Have fun with your trains
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Anonymous
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April 2003
305,205 posts
Posted by
Anonymous
on Tuesday, August 17, 2004 10:04 PM
I was wondering if all large scale trucks and or wheels are about the same size( trucks) diameter(wheels). If they do differ are aristo 1:29 Lgb 1:20 Bach 1:22 and so on?
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toenailridgesl
Member since
May 2002
From: South Australia
380 posts
Posted by
toenailridgesl
on Tuesday, August 17, 2004 10:07 PM
Stack,
I see in the current GR mag that Trainworld is selling Bachmann stock-cars for under $18. Take the trucks off and use the body as a tool shed or similar.
Phil Creer, The Toenail Ridge Shortline,
Adelaide Sth Oz
http://www.trainweb.org/toenailridge
toparo ergo sum
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chuckger
Member since
February 2001
From: US
19 posts
Posted by
chuckger
on Tuesday, August 31, 2004 6:15 AM
Stack,
Check out the USA archbar truck frams #2030 around $5 a pair without wheels. They come with loop&hooks, I bought a bunch of Hartland wheels for a $1 each at one of the train shows. Gives you a set of trucks with metal wheels for around $9 or$10 bucks
chuckger
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Anonymous
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April 2003
305,205 posts
Posted by
Anonymous
on Monday, September 6, 2004 7:11 AM
I think these trucks are probably out of mine and few other's price range but goto www.hartfordpr.com very detailed and worth the look. Found these guys by mistake.[:)]
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