#564 Bettendorf 50-ton Self Centering Trucks with 33" Smooth Back Wheels - HO Scale
"HGC" Two Piece Fully Equalized Trucks
The Self-Centering Action trucks self align themselves parallel with the car for easier placement on track.
The Bettendorf Double Truss Truck was introduced in the 1930's by U.S. railroads and was allowed to be used in interchange service through 1993. The Kadee® #500, #502 & #550 represent 50- ton trucks for 100,000 pound cars.
Package Includes:
- (2) Each #564 Bettendorf 50-ton Self Centering Two Piece Trucks (assembled)
- (2) Clip on Brake Pads
- (2) Each Self Centering Bushing
- (2) Each #2 Screw
Mounts with a #2 or 2-56 screw.
"HGC" or High Gravity Compound, weighs nearly the same as Metal Trucks but with more detail & a 2 piece split bolster design for more efficient truck equalization, reduced axle friction for greater rolling performance.
"HGC" Two Piece Fully Equalized Trucks Features:
- Self Centering Action - Trucks self align themselves parallel with the car for easier placement on track.
- Code 110 (.110) #520 33" Smooth Back Wheels
- "HGC" Weighs nearly the same as Metal Trucks
- Superior Rolling Ability
- Clip on Brake Pads
- Accurate Markings
- Incredible Detail True to Prototype
- Non-Magnetic Metal Wheels
- Highly Flexible Fully Equalized Trucks
- Smooth tracking Free Rolling Contoured Insulated Plastic Axles
- RP-25 Free Rolling Wheels
- Patent number 7,434,518 B2