Littlefoot14 Active Member Nov 11, 2010 #1 They look like a dogbone or dumbell. Ive seen them on old models. 2 axles, they look like a dogbone or dumbell. Does anybody know what im talking about?
They look like a dogbone or dumbell. Ive seen them on old models. 2 axles, they look like a dogbone or dumbell. Does anybody know what im talking about?
I ianacole Well-Known Member Nov 11, 2010 #2 Are you asking about the type that are in this picture? http://www.drgw.net/gallery/DRGW100/drgw_100_denver_co_2_sep_1949_000
Are you asking about the type that are in this picture? http://www.drgw.net/gallery/DRGW100/drgw_100_denver_co_2_sep_1949_000
Littlefoot14 Active Member Nov 11, 2010 #3 No, the trucks im talking about are freight car trucks, not locomotive trucks.
diburning AlcoHaulic Nov 11, 2010 #4 Can you link us to a photo? Freight car trucks have changed little since they were invented.
E Espeefan Well-Known Member Nov 11, 2010 #5 Fox trucks, older design, pressed steel. Popular in the late 1800's, and on narrow gauge equipment. Like these? http://home.comcast.net/~OhioRiverElectricRailway/fox.htm Google is your friend Last edited by a moderator: Nov 11, 2010
Fox trucks, older design, pressed steel. Popular in the late 1800's, and on narrow gauge equipment. Like these? http://home.comcast.net/~OhioRiverElectricRailway/fox.htm Google is your friend
Littlefoot14 Active Member Nov 11, 2010 #6 Thank you Espeefan!! I did a search for dogbone trucks and dumbell trucks and all i found was RC cars and dumbells Fox trucks, got to remembeer that!
Thank you Espeefan!! I did a search for dogbone trucks and dumbell trucks and all i found was RC cars and dumbells Fox trucks, got to remembeer that!
E Espeefan Well-Known Member Nov 11, 2010 #7 No Problem! Try a broader search next time, railroad truck types maybe.