weaver truck replacements?

Is the broken truck bettendorf or roller bearing?

How are the axles?

MTH makes replacement trucks.  20-89022 and 20-89023.

Neal Jeter

The one thing to look for in Weaver truck replacement is that they are designed so that the bolster is part of the model, not the truck.  As a result, MTH, Lionel, and Atlas are not great candidates for replacements as the bolster is built into the truck.  You can find Weaver replacements online through everyone's favorite auction site for reasonable prices.  Weaver trucks are a little different as they were the first major O scale company to offer their trains in two and three rail.

Good luck!

@GG1 4877 posted:

The one thing to look for in Weaver truck replacement is that they are designed so that the bolster is part of the model, not the truck.  As a result, MTH, Lionel, and Atlas are not great candidates for replacements as the bolster is built into the truck.  You can find Weaver replacements online through everyone's favorite auction site for reasonable prices.  Weaver trucks are a little different as they were the first major O scale company to offer their trains in two and three rail.

Good luck!

On a visit with a friend to Weaver's facility shortly after the two-bay hopper was introduced, Bob told us that he designed the car to use Athearn trucks as he had not designed his trucks yet. I just compared an Athearn and Weaver bolster and they are the same as far as mounting geometry is concerned. I have used both under Weaver cars with no problem. BTW, the Weaver roller bearing truck is a Barber S-2 and the Athearn is a Symington design.

Here is another source :

https://shop.atlasrr.com/p-586...r-rolling-stock.aspx

If the truck is plastic, I may have a replacement if you can post a picture so I can match it up.

I have some replacement Weaver diecast trucks.  Sold a bunch on ebay.  Post a pic to match it up.

Helping with home work right now gang.  I will post a picture later tonight,  thank you

As @GG1 4877 mentioned,  much of the bolster height is part of the car body.  My usual go to for replacement trucks is ex mpc era lionel examples that I have scavenged from donor cars. In this case an mpc donor would be way too high.  I would rather have a purpose made compatible truck.  If someone knows where to snag one please let me know. Thanks

That's a standard Bettendorf truck. The Weaver axles fit into Athearn trucks which are still available. As an added bonus, they're sprung and equalized.

@AGHRMatt posted:

That's a standard Bettendorf truck. The Weaver axles fit into Athearn trucks which are still available. As an added bonus, they're sprung and equalized.

Do the work on 3 rail track with lobster claw couplers?  I have only known athearn as an ho supplier.

My recollection is that it has the same crossbar and bolster configuration as a Weaver equalized truck. I have a car somewhere in storage that has Athearn O scale trucks on it with the same wheel sets I use to convert Weaver equalized trucks. Another thought -- I may have a spare pair of Weaver Betts in my parts box. If so, I'll send you an E-mail off-list.

This has been the fastest parts hunt in the history of O gauge.   Another member has already contacted me and has a set he is willing to part with.   I have said this before,  but maybe not often enough- the OGR Forum is just fantastic!

Lionel bought the old Weaver molds I guess as they now sell same items as were Weaver as their LionScale line. You can buy the new diecast trucks that work better then the old Weaver trucks;

https://www.lionelsupport.com/...amp;CFTOKEN=91627433

Here is an article showing the details of the truck design;

https://www.lionelcollectors.o...wsStory.aspx?id=1014

Wait until November and order them as 1/2 parts. I have done that every year and I almost have them all changed out. 2 trucks 1/2 price = $14.00 per car. You can't beat the price if you can wait.

Scott Smith

The way that the truck has broken it looks it might be fixed with JB Weld.

The way these usually break is right where the side frame mounting pin attaches to the side frame. Trying to glue it usually does not work for 2 reasons: First, the truck parts are molded in Derlin, an engineering plastic. I have yet to find a glue that works well with it. Second, the pin is designed to rotate in the bolster. Getting enough glue on the joint freezes that motion. But the truck still wants to move in that plane of motion, putting stress on the joint, which eventually breaks again.

Chris

LVHR

John you  have mail

I have NOS Weaver trucks, if you want them.  $24 per pair, no couplers, free shipping.

Replacement parts arrived today and the hopper is ready to return to revenue service!  Big thanks to @clem k for the donor parts!

@Jon G posted:

I have NOS Weaver trucks, if you want them.  $24 per pair, no couplers, free shipping.

Jon do you still have these? I need a set for some weaver cars I picked up cheap at the LHS without trucks.

Yes, I still have them.  You can pay via PayPal or by check.

Great info, especially the comments by kj356 -- one of many reasons to join the LCCA. Now does anybody have the part number for the coupler and wheel set used with this truck?

@Jon G posted:

Yes, I still have them.  You can pay via PayPal or by check.

How do I find your email so I can paypal you?

@GG1 4877 posted:

The one thing to look for in Weaver truck replacement is that they are designed so that the bolster is part of the model, not the truck.  As a result, MTH, Lionel, and Atlas are not great candidates for replacements as the bolster is built into the truck.  You can find Weaver replacements online through everyone's favorite auction site for reasonable prices.  Weaver trucks are a little different as they were the first major O scale company to offer their trains in two and three rail.

Good luck!

Um from 2011 til they vlosed, Weaver Die cast Trucks were being made by MTH. Yes the standard lionel, atlas o, mth trucks really don't work on a Weaver car unless you are a big fan of "high water pants" look. However a few post above that mentioned two MTH part numbers is correct weaver die casr truck and is an exception to the norm stated in this post.

@Helomedic posted:

How do I find your email so I can paypal you?

I sent an email to you in your profile, or contact me at MTH by my profile email.