Hello to everyone on the Forum,
Recently, I purchased a huge haul of stuff at a garage sale. I was able to identify most of it, but I have this pair of trucks I'm not sure what they're off of. I figured you eagle-eyed train nuts would know. So, what are they, and what era are they from? I appreciate any help you can provide. Thanks in advance.
Tom
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They are the trucks with mounting brackets for a Lionel hopper car
These seem to be K-line roller-bearing trucks that were riveted to a freight car of some type. So, K-line is in the recent past of model trains and they are for a more modern freight car as they are of the roller-bearing type, although they aren't a particularly good representation.
Thank you, gentlemen. From what era are they from? At least now I know what they are so if I take them to a show, I can represent them accurately. It doesn't sound like they're particularly desirable, nor rare. They roll well, at least that's a plus. What do you think they're worth?
I believe, from the limited view of the truck sides, that they are Lionel MPC-era Symington-Wayne trucks. They are of negligible value but would come in handy to someone who has a hopper in need of trucks & wheels.
Specifically, with the metal bracket they are from early MPC quad hoppers, from around 1970-76. like the 9110 B&O. from then on the brackets were made of plastic and snapped in without a screw.
Chuck has it right. I believe the assembly number is 9110-25, or 600-9110-025 in the current parts syntax.
TRW
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