I bought these from a forum member and was wondering if there is a manual or parts list available.
First, I am looking form replacement parts if needed.
Second, I was wondering about adding diaphragms between the cars.
Any ideas or assistance, would be deeply appreciated.
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Dennis, I will follow this thread because I'm looking for the same thing. I have a set of the B&O cars from a number of years ago, and they had some defect in a number of the truck frames. They developed cracks which bend and the frames do not hold the wheels in line at all. I have two cars that are useless since I can't keep them on the track. I've ordered a pair of LIONEL "Baby Madison" trucks from the Lionel Store to see if they can be used. They should arrive in the next few days and I'll post results. No responses yet to my "wanted to buy" listing here for Williams Heavyweight Trucks, and I do not see them listed on the WBB web site.
On another note, I have my ticket for August 3 to Metropark and should be there by 11:18 AM. Look forward to meeting you and seeing Alex's layout.
Weaver Models makes diaphragms which will work with most passenger cars (approximately $/pair)
Here is the reply I got from Weaver Models as the Part Number was not on there order form:
Dennis,
They are available the part number is P721 the cost is $3.95 a pair plus shipping.
Have a Great Day!
Weaver Models
| 6202613050 | 6-WHL TRUCK W/ COUPLER / BLACK / K-LINE HEAVYWHT | $18.00 |
Dennis, I will follow this thread becuae I'm looking for the same thing. I have a set of the B&O cars from a number of years ago, and they had some defect in a number of the truck frames. They developed cracks which bend and the frames do not hold the wheels in line at all. I have two cars that are useless since I can't keep them on the track. I've ordered a pair of LIONEL "Baby Madison" trucks from the Lionel Store to see if they can be used. They should arrive in the next few days and I'll post results. No responses yet to my "wanted to buy" listing here for Williams Heavyweight Trucks, and I do not see them listed on the WBB web site.
On another note, I have my ticket for August 3 to Metropark and should be there by 11:18 AM. Look forward to meeting you and seeing Alex's layout.
Thanks for the tip, Big Chet. If the ones coming don't work, I'll give these a try.
Williams 15" Madison cars are reproductions of postwar Lionel cars. Perhaps Lionel 6-wheel trucks would fit.
Around 1985, Williams improved those trucks with "Fast Angle" wheels, needlepoint bearings, and better couplers. I have some cars with those trucks. They work great.
I bought these from a forum member and was wondering if there is a manual or parts list available.
First, I am looking form replacement parts if needed.
Second, I was wondering about adding diaphragms between the cars.
Any ideas or assistance, would be deeply appreciated.
Try giving Frank Vacek a call. My understanding is that he was one of Williams' in-house repair people, and he has a very large inventory of Williams (pre WBB) parts. If he doesn't have something, he could likely rig something up. He was able to provide me with a number of difficult to find and obscure parts for some older Williams trains that I have. He is also expert with repairs. 410-465-3782
Try giving Frank Vacek a call. My understanding is that he was one of Williams' in-house repair people, and he has a very large inventory of Williams (pre WBB) parts. If he doesn't have something, he could likely rig something up. He was able to provide me with a number of difficult to find and obscure parts for some older Williams trains that I have. He is also expert with repairs. 410-465-3782
RL thanks for providing Frank's phone #. I just spoke with him. He works out of his house and was employed by Williams for 23 yrs. I was happy see the 410 area code since mine is the same. I plan to stop be his house next week to discuss some upgrades to my scale Williams Hudson and a Peter Whit streetcar. Nice to have a Williams guy in the neighborhood.
Happy to help. I was also very happy to find out that we have such a great resource (and gentleman to boot) in the neighborhood.
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