Correct trucks for 60' combine

Model Railroader General Discussion (Model Railroader)
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I got a Walthers/Rivarossi 60’ combine without trucks. I already have a 70’ combine with trucks, which is incorrect for my era. Would the trucks off the 70’ combine be correct for the 60’ combine?

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If they’re three axle trucks, then in general, no. Most short head end cars had two axle trucks, including most 60’ baggage and RPO cars.

Go here for the correct trucks for under the 60 footers (part number 95A):

http://www.bethlehemcarworks.com/Products/Kit_Bits/index.html#Trucks

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Thanks. I checked and yes my 70’ combine has 3-axle trucks. Thanks for the info. I’ll put it on my Christmas list. I would use the 70’ (combine and RPO) except all the photos of my branch line (LVRR Cortland Branch c. 1945) show the lighter cars.

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The Walthers/Rivarossi 60’ combine is a C&NW prototype and the model comes with two axle trucks. Here is the Walthers part:

http://www.walthers.com/exec/productinfo/933-1077

The Walthers/Rivarossi 60’ coach and combine use the above truck. The 60’ baggage and RPO use the three axle truck:

http://www.walthers.com/exec/productinfo/933-1078

Jim Bernier