Weaver Trucks

Nick,

Lionel said they would release them when they announced the 'Lionscale' line is cars... so they should be coming shortly.

Nick,

I'm looking for a couple pair of the plastic Weaver trucks if you get replacements and you want to sell the ones you take off your cars.  

Try Beth Marshall at the Public Delivery Track.

I've made about any trucks fit any manufacture......but w/o any mods don't know.

Lehigh Valley Railroad posted:

Nick,

Lionel said they would release them when they announced the 'Lionscale' line is cars... so they should be coming shortly.

I just ordered bunch of the 6-14251 die cast sprung trucks with the rotating bearing caps. I wasn't sure if those were the ones on the new Lionscale cars or not. They can be made to fit the old Weaver cars, but they take a little extra effort.

First the mounting hole in that truck is much too large. I fabricated a new bushing from Plastruct tube. Even with the new bushing, the cars ride too high, and part of the center beam needs to be removed to lower it down to a more reasonable level. Finally, a washer needs to be used in combination with the old Weaver mounting screw.

So the real question is: are there different trucks being made for the Lionscale cars, or did they modify the tooling of the cars to accept these trucks directly?  I guess I'll find out when my Lionscale cars arrive. Not that it really matters at this point, I'm committed to doing it this way now.

Try Robert Lavezzi, Linden, NJ 07036. I purchased 10'sets of Trucks from him last September. It is my understanding he purchased almost all of the Weaver Truck stock when they closed.

Kevin

PSU1980 posted:

Try Robert Lavezzi, Linden, NJ 07036. I purchased 10'sets of Trucks from him last September. It is my understanding he purchased almost all of the Weaver Truck stock when they closed.

Kevin

Kevin, do you have an email address or phone number for Robert?

Big_Boy_4005 posted:

So the real question is: are there different trucks being made for the Lionscale cars, or did they modify the tooling of the cars to accept these trucks directly?  I guess I'll find out when my Lionscale cars arrive. Not that it really matters at this point, I'm committed to doing it this way now.

The new LS trucks are supposed to mount and fit just like the originals, using interchangable bolsters.

---PCJ

RailRide posted:

Big_Boy_4005 posted:

So the real question is: are there different trucks being made for the Lionscale cars, or did they modify the tooling of the cars to accept these trucks directly?  I guess I'll find out when my Lionscale cars arrive. Not that it really matters at this point, I'm committed to doing it this way now.

The new LS trucks are supposed to mount and fit just like the originals, using interchangable bolsters.

---PCJ

I saw and read that topic, but it sounds like I jumped the gun. Those are not the ones in the catalog.

I have the same need as the OP.  

I've heard from the mouths of Lionel reps as well as others about the LionScale cars/trucks.

Since they're not THE Weaver trucks, and since there are 'some changes' ala Lionel...

...I remain confused about the fit to early Weaver/Quality Craft.

I'm simply going to wait until our LHS has them in stock....when I can evaluate for myself.

'Til then, it's so much speculation.

Patience, patience, patience.

KD

I use Atlas O trucks. I also occasionally find a non desirable Weaver car for sale cheap with die cast sprung trucks and then I have extra ladders doors etcetera for other projects or repairs.

I saw the first LionScale cars at the Lionel Warehouse sale. After examining those I believe they will fit the Weaver shells.

Scott Smith

This is a email message from Mike Reagan!!!  

Jeff,

Yes, they will. Not sure we will be selling the new trucks right away, as our production is our priority for the foreseeable future.

C&O Allie posted:

Nick,

I'm looking for a couple pair of the plastic Weaver trucks if you get replacements and you want to sell the ones you take off your cars.  

Nick,

Do you need the bettendorph plastic trucks or roller bearing trucks?    I may have some of the plastic ones but no couplers I can spare.

Let me know.

Lionel16 posted:

PSU1980 posted:

Try Robert Lavezzi, Linden, NJ 07036. I purchased 10'sets of Trucks from him last September. It is my understanding he purchased almost all of the Weaver Truck stock when they closed.

Kevin

Kevin, do you have an email address or phone number for Robert?

908-925-6035

oscalet1@comcast.net

I have a bunch of Delrin roller bearing trucks, 3 rail and 2rail wheels, couplers, and some metal wheel sets. also a bunch of axles for delrin wheels.

Contact my email

Clem k 

Big_Boy_4005 posted:

Lehigh Valley Railroad posted:

Nick,

Lionel said they would release them when they announced the 'Lionscale' line is cars... so they should be coming shortly.

I just ordered bunch of the 6-14251 die cast sprung trucks with the rotating bearing caps. I wasn't sure if those were the ones on the new Lionscale cars or not. They can be made to fit the old Weaver cars, but they take a little extra effort.

First the mounting hole in that truck is much too large. I fabricated a new bushing from Plastruct tube. Even with the new bushing, the cars ride too high, and part of the center beam needs to be removed to lower it down to a more reasonable level. Finally, a washer needs to be used in combination with the old Weaver mounting screw.

So the real question is: are there different trucks being made for the Lionscale cars, or did they modify the tooling of the cars to accept these trucks directly?  I guess I'll find out when my Lionscale cars arrive. Not that it really matters at this point, I'm committed to doing it this way now.

Elliot,

Since the Lionscale trucks will fit Weaver Cars, I think i'll just wait until the new trucks become available for purchase from Lionel.

Bob's address is

432 Birchwood Road

Linden, NJ 07036

Lost the phone number

Looks like I'll be contacting Bob as well. I've got probably 20 old Weaver shells that need weights and trucks/couplers

With the arrival of the New Lionscale cars, does anyone know if Lionel has made the newly designed 3-rail trucks available for separate sale?  

Lionel16 posted:

With the arrival of the New Lionscale cars, does anyone know if Lionel has made the newly designed 3-rail trucks available for separate sale?  

Yes, someone knows.

Great, hopefully they can provide the part number.

Bob was selling these fast so you might want to get in touch with him ASAP.