Williams Truck Side Frames For FM

Contact Frank Vacek.  Info is in the TCA directory.

Frank is the one who was not at York for health reasons.  I was trying to find another source if possible.

Steve,

I have two pair if you want them.  I'll give them to you, no payment needed.  I took them off my 1980s Williams SD45 that used the Trainmaster Frame.  They should work with no problems as the trucks have not changed and they were replaced with the modern SD45 side frames.

I need a set as well, so if anyone has another source, please add to this thread.

i am also needing a pair, thank you...

I sent an email to Allie.  I think we actually live within a couple of miles of each other.

I will let everyone who needs some frames, know if I hear back from Frank.  I will forward the information of what I find out and his address to each of you via your email in your profile.   My email is in my profile if you want to check in from time to time.  Unfortunately I did not get the contact info for Frank's friend at York.  Lord willing I will get it when I go in Oct.  From what I was told at York it may be a while before Frank resumes his train activities.   He has been my best source in the past.  I will also let you know if I hear from Mrs. Phillips.  She said it would be June or July before they started going thru and trying to organize Charlie's stuff.   All the other outlets I have tried did not have any frames or would not respond.

Hello back to the 2017 future,

did anyone have any luck with a source for the Williams FM side frames? 

Following. I'm looking for a set of side frames for a Williams Alco FA2 which I understand are the same as the NW2. 

@hokie71 posted:

Hello back to the 2017 future,

did anyone have any luck with a source for the Williams FM side frames?

Did you see this post by @Buco?  Perhaps if we could get the 3D design files, they could be put in the 3D repository and then you could get them 3D printer.

@gunrunnerjohn posted:

Did you see this post by @Buco?  Perhaps if we could get the 3D design files, they could be put in the 3D repository and then you could get them 3D printer.

I did and thanks for the connection.  I figured we might parallel path this thing before I try to epoxy the destroyed rail...

3D printing would be sweet.  between this thread and the one Buco posted in, it appears there is some serious market demand.