i had an american flyer 944 crane…needed to be restrung and needed trucks…soooo i put lionel roller bearing trucks on it and now i have a nice crane for my 4-4-2s to pull around 
That’s a really neat idea, one that I may shamelessly steal [:D]
Does it navigate o27 curves? It looks like the centers of the trucks are a bit far from the ends of the car, which could make it hit the car it’s coupled to, causing a derailment. If that’s the case, finding a coupler (or complete truck) with a longer couple arm would probably cure it.
Since I don’t like posting to photo threads without posting a picture, here’s a shot from a while ago of a Marx caboose going past a Hafner station. Colorful isn’t it?
J White
I would be curious to know what all your Lionel buddies say when this car rolls by with “AMERICAN FLYER” proudly emblazoned on the sides. [:P]
J white, the trucks i used where the ones where the knuckle actually rotates to the left and right with the truck…so its tight…but it works…i wanted to get a set of passenger car style trucks…because they are longer…and if i have any issues well then ill switch but for now so far so good
Lionel 746 from 1958, A recent purchase I made at an auction.
Runs good after I repaired the motor. Best post war smoker I have seen, uses liquid smoke fluid just like the new ones. I had to repair the seized smoke piston too.
I participated in a meet for the NMRA yesterday. I was invited to come and display and run some vintage trains to give folks an idea of the history of the hobby. I thought I would share a few photos.
There were lots of questions about the age of the trains that I was displaying, and I heard many stories about the trains that folks had when they were children. It was a great day, made even better by being able to run some trains that I don’t normally have the space to put down some track and run.
Enjoying the World’s Greatest Hobby
Northwoods Flyer
I see some Gilbert HO in that last photo!!!
What is that between the B6 and Hudson?
I can’t make it out