Weaver Cards

Depends on the cost.    If you like them, go for it.

All the original Weaver cars came without trucks and couplers as kits.    But very "shake the box" variety.    Maybe one or two parts to add, then screw the frame and trucks on.   Generally the screw that holds the trucks on mounts the frame also.

These use 2-56 screws to mount the trucks.     Athearn trucks work very well on these also.

@prrjim posted:

Depends on the cost.    

Under $30…

Also, I see references to ATHERN trucks

you have a link for these O scale products?

Because dropping $25 for MTH trucks is what’s really holding me back.

When I first got into HO Scale

I started with, “Im

just going to upgrade the couplers to McHenrys”…then it went to “I’m only building a few cars” then ever quickly to “Does that come in a kit” and ended with me building Riverossi Steam engines..

I literally have no control-Eddie Money wrote the song about me😁

So, building decent O scale car kits is definitely in my wheel house-since it seems no one is selling any used MTH Rolling Stock in my price range or that I don’t already have 🚂

thanks

@rattler21 posted:

I have two pairs of Weaver friction trucks For Sale.  Plastic with metal wheelsets. John

Can you send pics and $$ with shipping to 63021

For those who want to spend additional money -

MTH  - Weaver and Lionscale replacement trucks for Weaver cars have been out of stock for a long time now.

I don't buy Weaver cars without die-cast trucks and couplers attached. I discard the plastic parts and keep the wheels if in new condition. The old Weaver wheels look like copper when they are worn out.

Waiting for MTH & Lionel to offer them again. 1-6-22

To avoid a costly error, you will have to know what style truck the car requires as well. Bettendorf or Roller-bearing?

If you like plastic kits, aother option is Intermountain kits.    Lots of them are usually for sale at O Scale train shows, still new in the box.     These are a lot more detailed than Weaver.    There are lots of parts to assemble, but it is not complicated, just a bigger job.    They come with trucks, but the wheelsets and axles are plastic.    Intermountain Wheelsets work and are usually available for 10-12.   

By the way, the Atlas 1937 boxcar, steel side reefer, and USRA gondola are made using molds Atlas bought from Intermountain.   Atlas did replace the underbodies and trucks and many details with metal parts.

To find Athearn trucks, do a search.    I think the company has been bought by a conglomerate.   Many hobby shops also stock these trucks including P&D hobbies my LHS which also has a website.

OK…the plot thickens😁

Thanks to rattler21-whose reply has evaporated 😁

Athern trucks don’t have couplers…

And it appears they have fake springs..

And that would open a new Pandora’s Box for me….because I’m a “single focused mind” Type A person😁 if I change one thing, I will be driven to change all the things..and while the thought of making all my O Scale/Gauge Rolling Stock body mounted couplers gives me contentment (he typed with an evil scowl and a maniacal fervor in his eyes) that makes me smile…it’s a costly project that, while enticing, means changing the items from their “like new” existence…which also flys in contradiction to my “single minded focus” …

Fortunately for me, my compulsive behaviors are somewhat self inflicted and I can change them any time I can logically justify doing so…unfortunately the cost of altering 100 years of buying train cars in 20 years of existence is just to much to attempt at this point in time  

So, next time I can find the time to accidentally be near the LHS, I will of course buy a few of these kits…I believe this Friday offers some accidental time😁…and after I assemble the kits, I will decide what trucks to use…

A guys gotta start somewhere 😁🚂

Thanks for the information

And as my Grandpa, an old Railroad employee, and Union Carpenter said,

“Always carry a hammer, you never know who or what might need nailed”