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Modeler's Guide To Freight Car Trucks
Magazine:
Model Railroader 2003-12
Page:
72
Author:
Jeff Wilson
Category:
Freight Cars
This article covers the history of freight car trucks, as well as naming the various parts that make up a truck. Prototype photos and texts are provided for Archbar, Andrews, Bettendorf, AAR, roller bearing, and several specific trucks. The last part of the article is an overview of N- and HO-scale trucks and wheels.