1910 Buckeye Steel Castings Solid (friction) Bearing

Manufacturer:

S Scale Locomotive & Supply

Manufacturer ID:

234

Category:

Freight Car Truck

Name:

Solid (friction) Bearing

Prototype Manufacturer:

Buckeye Steel Castings

Prototype Year/Era:

1910

Product Type:

Brass

Finish:

unpainted

Prototype Dimensions:

10'

Notes:

Three axles. Frame is articulated. Used on heavy-weight freight cars, wrecking cranes, and locomotive tenders. 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)