Need new trucks for this Locomotive

[BigGRacing]

Hey everyone, Does anyone know the most cost effective way to get a new set of trucks (the six set) for this locomotive? I dont believe that these trucks come apart and I haven't been able to track down the correct size bushings.

 

[Sirfoldalot]

Gary == Who makes that little gem?
I like the color + always liked the Hudson's!

 

[bnsf971]

The drivers, or the tender trucks? Either way, you’ll probably have to find an old IHC- branded engine of similar wheel arrangement.

 

[BigGRacing]

Sirfoldalot, as BNSF just posted, it is a retired IHC brand, and that is why I don't want to part with it either. I love the colour on this engine. I tried to order screws from Bowser, but the female end is broken and nothing to screw into to effect repair, with my eyes, I can barely see the parts. and sorry the driving wheels. I am wondering if another brand might utilize similar parts and I could just do a transplant also like many of you do?

 

[trailrider]

Hey everyone, Does anyone know the most cost effective way to get a new set of trucks (the six set) for this locomotive? I dont believe that these trucks come apart and I haven't been able to track down the correct size bushings.
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Have you tried ebay for a similar engine you could canibalize for parts or even replace the whole chassis? Might be the simplest way.

 

[BigGRacing]

Yes I started there, was hoping that someone knew here if someone bought IHC drawings and stuff like we hear here with other companies.....scale trains for example and MTH

 

[Iron Horseman]

Yes I started there, was hoping that someone knew here if someone bought IHC drawings and stuff like we hear here with other companies.....scale trains for example and MTH

How old is this 2003? Regardless I am guessing this diagram below is the same mechanism. This was in production from 1975-1980. Probably 3 zillion of them out there in the used toy train market.
https://hoseeker.net/ihc/ihcpartsandscratchbuildersbiblecatalogpg036.jpg

Of course you can get a whole new set for $130.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Presidents...653083?hash=item56f242d2db:g:NmYAAOSwei5gBMF0

 

[BigGRacing]

Thanks Iron Horse, that is the drawing for sure. I will go check out the website. That set up here at. Acadian dollars with shipping is more than $200, would love to repair it cheaper than that for sure.

 

[Iron Horseman]

Thanks Iron Horse, that is the drawing for sure. I will go check out the website. That set up here at. Acadian dollars with shipping is more than $200, would love to repair it cheaper than that for sure.

Don't know if that particular website will help you find one. It is mostly a historical archive. Go to Ebay or the like and look for AHM or Rivarossi Hudson or 4-6-4 locos.

 

[KB02]

Don't know if that particular website will help you find one. It is mostly a historical archive. Go to Ebay or the like and look for AHM or Rivarossi Hudson or 4-6-4 locos.

By looking at the diagram, I'd say the parts look nearly identical to my Rivarossi Hudson.

 

[BigGRacing]

Can Rivarossi parts still be had, and do you think the bushings can be placed onto these wheels ?

 

[KB02]

I did a quick search on ebay for "Rivarossi Parts" and came up with a few hits:

HO PARTS AHM Rivarossi steam locomotive driver wheel .59" 15.1mm 51" w/ gear | eBay

HO scale, brass gear (12.5mm. 49").

www.ebay.com

HO scale PARTS AHM Rivarossi steam locomotive driver wheel .59" 15.1mm 51" | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for HO scale PARTS AHM Rivarossi steam locomotive driver wheel .59" 15.1mm 51" at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

www.ebay.com

Rivarossi HO Scale Crescent Limited 4-6-2 Loco for Restoration or Parts | eBay

THE PROCESSING OF YOUR ORDER WILL DEPEND ON IT! An engine that was in the sun and is badly warped. Not running so sold as is! Two tender wheels loose. No reserve.

www.ebay.com

Rivarossi H.O. scale Lot #1, 5 locomotives for parts or restoration C-2 164505 | eBay

Featured is a Rivarossi H.O. scale Lot #1, 5 steam locomotives. For parts or restoration. sorry no boxes. It is being sold in as is condition.

www.ebay.com

Kind of hesitant to show you that last one, as I'm tempted to add that to my watch list.
And the green loco may not be the best choice as one of the driver wheelsets looks like it got a bit... warm... and may no longer be in gauge.
But, this give you some ideas of what is out there.

 

[BigGRacing]

Thank you, that last set is nice for sure, but it says won’t ship to Canada. It is more the fact whether I can get the parts apart or not without breaking everything despite it being broken already.

KB02

modelrailroadforums.com

 

[Sirfoldalot]

Maybe you should look here if you only need the bushings. You would need a caliper to determine the sizes?

brass bushings by size - Google Search

 

[BigGRacing]

Sirfoldalot
Thanks, it is a threaded bushing where my screw threads into that I need. It is whether I can get the wheel off or not is the issue. I have a buddy that’s going to look at it with me next week.

 

[GeeTee]

Thanks, it is a threaded bushing where my screw threads into that I need. It is whether I can get the wheel off or not is the issue. I have a buddy that’s going to look at it with me next week.

Your best option is to cannibalize a spare mechanism, those Bowser crank pins are probably 0-80 English , the Rivarossi nut in the driver is probably a metric shoulder nut.

Rivarossi went bankrupt in '03 and Hornby bought the assets. Its exists now as brand name for Chinese manufactured products.

 

[BigGRacing]

GeeTee
thank you

 

[Iron Horseman]

It is more the fact whether I can get the parts apart or not without breaking everything despite it being broken already.

I've been there a few times. Or got it apart OK, but can't get it back together.

 

[BigGRacing]

Well you were all successful in pushing me forward to find a solution. It might only work for a while, as the bushing still seems cracked, but I was able to get a screw into it from another old similar locomotive.
Thank you!

 

[Iron Horseman]

Well you were all successful in pushing me forward to find a solution. It might only work for a while, as the bushing still seems cracked, but I was able to get a screw into it from another old similar locomotive.

And there was great rejoicing.