HO Scale Kadee #564 Bettendorf 50-Ton Self Centering Trucks w/33" Smooth Back Wheels
The Self-Centering Action trucks self align themselves parallel with the car for easier placement on track.
Mounts with a #2 or 2-56 screw.
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.
"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
Package Includes:
- (2) Each #564 Bettendorf 50-ton Self Centering Two Piece Trucks (assembled)
- (2) Clip on Brake Pads
- (2) Each Self Centering Bushing