Which trucks for LaBelle Pass Cars?

Model Railroader General Discussion (Model Railroader)
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What are the correct trucks for the LaBelle 60’ closed vestibule HO passenger cars (circa 1905-ish)? I’ve got the baggage, combine, day coach and parlor cars (thanks Santa!).

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Which railroad??

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Its a fictional RR, but it borrows from any Northeast anthracite hauler.

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I think something along the lines of the ones on the link below would be a great “fit”, but some other posters may have better ideas, so keep your options open. They are kits, but are easy to assemble with some plastic cement.

http://www.internettrains.com/117-9005.html

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Try Central Valley - they have good trucks.

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Central Valley trucks haven’t been made in 20+ years. The current CV is a different company.

For decent older trucks, try Bethlehem Car Works. They’ve got a great line of metal trucks:
http://www.bethlehemcarworks.com/Products/Kit_Bits/index.html#Trucks
Their part #1265 looks to be about perfect. #95A and #122 should work too.

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Thanks Ray, that’s a terrific site.

Jim