Converting Nickel trim to Brass trim

Hennings and The Train Tender are my go to places for repro parts. Good selection and service.

Steve

Thanks, Steve.  It looks like I would need to buy two complete MTH truck assemblies.  They're $40 each though. 

I don't think I want to put over $100 into this project.  Probably should wait for the brass version to pop up on ebay.

It's strange that the smaller journal boxes are ubiquitous on the used market but the passenger car variety are nowhere to be found.

Most likely these are brass plated with nickel. Not easy to polish off the nickel while mounted but you could replate them with brass plating. Caswell plating has a brass brush plating set for around 40 bucks if you decided to go that route. They could be left on the truck, just make sure to rinse off the solution when finished. 

I use their tin and nickel plating sets to restore Post War and pre war parts. No skill required.

Pete

Second on the Caswell chemicals....inexpensive and easy to use....I use the same kit as Pete mentioned above....and their cold black oxide refinishing solution which also is a no brainer .........Pat

I didn't know that was an option.  Thanks fellas!