Hi all,
I'm looking at getting a set of the K-Line streamlined passenger cars and 2-railing them and wanted to see what other people had done. Did you modify the K-line trucks or replace them entirely? Did you need to rewire the car? Upgrade to LEDs? Add additional details? Whatever you've done with these cars in 2-rail, I'd like to see it. Heavyweight modelers are certainly welcome to share as well.
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I used K-Line 2 rail replacement trucks. I then used the third rail pick wire to one side and the ground wire to the other. I replaced the lighting with LED's from Roy's Trains as the incredible number of incandescent bulbs on the originals disrupted DCC signals. An easy job well worth it.
It is possible to use 2 rail wheels in the original trucks with the lobster claw coupler removed but they don't roll quite as well as the K-Line 2 rail trucks if you can find them (plus you need to add pickups if just changing wheel-sets).
JJ
@bigboy25 , I may be able to help with the trucks.
I will send you an email.
It's really easy to swap wheelsets in K-Line passenger trucks. I converted several back in my 3RS days using left over GGD 36" wheelsets. Really improves the look of the trucks.
I didn't worry about car lighting though. That's a little more work.
@GG1 4877 posted:I didn't worry about car lighting though. That's a little more work.
A little more work? 
I need your 3 rail trucks if you still have them please. thank you
Okay, this is some good information. Has anybody attempted to use the MTH diecast lightweight trucks? The K-line 2-rail trucks don't seem to be listed anywhere on the web, but PDT has the MTH ones.
@bigboy25 posted:Okay, this is some good information. Has anybody attempted to use the MTH diecast lightweight trucks? The K-line 2-rail trucks don't seem to be listed anywhere on the web, but PDT has the MTH ones.
no, but you could try Atlas
Adding this to the thread as it is a good reference that I've found on how to convert the MTH trucks to have a centered mounting point:
That is a great thread with lots of pictures. I mentioned it in that thread but I think it is worth repeating that I used styrene instead of brass to mount the sideframes. For me, styrene is much easier to shape and drill. I used the old bolster as a guide for the sideframe screws. Then drilled the new mounting hole in the center of the styrene. Good luck!
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