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Top of the bolster and sideframes, at left, and bottom, including brake lever detail |
Note: this post was edited after posting to include additional information, including in the comments section. Thanks to all who shared info.
Custom Model Depot has released an HO scale version of the distinctive Dalman-Andrews truck used by several railroads. The trucks are solid one-piece sideframes and bolsters with brake levers and shoes, comprised of "nylon like" 3D-printed resin. The detail, while not like a Tahoe Model Works or Kato truck, is a lot better than the Cape Line trucks of years past and is certainly acceptable, especially given the distinctive nature of the prototype. (note: I am not certain if CMD has worked out the kinks of their web site yet; I was able to manually order via email and submit a paypal payment as opposed to a more typical ecommerce checkout. I did order some vehicles, too, and will profile those in a separate, future post.)
The trucks above were fitted with Reboxx 1.020" length axle. 0.088" tread with wheelsets. I filed little notches in one of the openings on each side to ensure that the axles could be inserted before I stressed the truck castings too much (after some previous experience with 3D-printed, one-piece trucks.)
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Jack Burgess photo of a GN box car from the same series as the car shown below |
Below is a roster I assembled with the help of others of prototype uses (known to me.) While I would be surprised if it is exhaustive, it is a foundation. If you are aware of other applications, please leave a note in the comments section below and I can update the roster. I have not highlighted it in this post, but Richard Remiarz has identified distinct details and nuances among the bolsters and attachment of the journal boxes that provide further differentiation, meaning there is not a one-size-fits-all Dalman-Andrews truck.
Road | Series | Type | Model | Notes |
Great Northern | 31000-31499 | Box | Sunshine | |
Great Northern | 43500-43899 | Automobile | | 50' |
Great Northern | 43900-43999 | Automobile | | 50'; end doors |
Great Northern | 65000-65499 | Flat | Boas | 52' |
Great Northern | 69500-69999 | Flat | | 43' |
Great Northern | 73200-73699 | Hopper | | |
Great Northern | 74000-74199 | Gondola | | Composite GS |
Great Northern | 77000-77249 | Gondola | | GS |
Great Northern | 86210-86499 | Ore | | |
Soo Line | 6001-6399 | Hopper | | odd nos.; Barber Lateral Motion devices |
Soo Line | 7501-7999 | Gondola | | odd nos. |
Soo Line | 40200-40998 | Box | Sunshine | even nos.; "Sawtooth"; Barber Lateral Motion devices |
Soo Line | 41000-41398 | Box | Sunshine | even nos.; "Sawtooth"; Barber Lateral Motion devices |
Soo Line | 41400-41798 | Box | Sunshine | even nos.; "Sawtooth"; Barber Lateral Motion devices |
Soo Line (WC) | 135400-135798 | Box | Sunshine | even nos.; "Sawtooth"; Barber Lateral Motion devices |
Seaboard Air Line | 15000-15999 | Box | Sunshine | Class B-5; ARA design |
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Colton, CA, Jan. 8, 1955, Col. Chet McCoid photo, Bob's Photo |
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Providence, RI, Nov. 1957, Col. Chet McCoid photo, Bob's Photo |
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late 1950s; no other details available |
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Col. Chet McCoid photo, Bob's Photo |
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Harrisburg, PA, July 24, 1947, Bob Charles Collection, NMRA Kalmbach Memorial Library |
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Fayetteville, NC, Dec. 30, 1951, Col. Chet McCoid photo, Bob's Photo |
Almost all the Soo Line cars listed had Dalman-Andrews trucks with Barber Lateral Motion Devises, except for the gondolas that had just plain Dalman-Andrews trucks without the BLMs. A good side view of drop bottom gon 7971 appeared on pg 25 in The Soo in an article entitled The Evolution of the Soo Line Freight Car Fleet.
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Brian Leppert
Thanks Ted, appreciate you talking about the trucks a little. Adam of Plate C Model Prototypes pointed me towards your blog post. Anxious to hear your thoughts about the car kits in the future!
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome. Glad we have these trucks. I’ll try to get the vehicles post up in the next week or so. Cheers, Ted
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