few Weaver cars.
I like the fact that maybe some part of a Weaver car is made in the U.S.A. but the freight cars are too light and I don't like plastic trucks and couplers. Add on detail is virtually non- existent.
I love Weaver freight cars. I plan on adding more to the fleet as I find stuff I like. I think they are a great buy for the money.
Originally Posted by PAUL ROMANO:
I like the fact that maybe some part of a Weaver car is made in the U.S.A. but the freight cars are too light and I don't like plastic trucks and couplers. Add on detail is virtually non- existent.
Weaver has been using die cast sprung trucks for several years, which has improved tracking and the weight issues. The only import parts on rolling stock other then the previously mentioned wagon tops and H30's are the trucks.
Currently, there are no steam locomotives in production, and the current diesel is an RS 11 for which orders are being taken.
Don
Don
That is true of older Weaver cars, but not the latest versions. The TOFC's, B&O wagontops, and Milwaukee Road ribside boxcars have add-on detail comparable to MTH Premier or the better Lionel products. Weaver stopped making plastic trucks a few years ago.All new production rolling stock has die-cast trucks and couplers. The old molds with little add-on detail are still in use, but the newer designs are completely different.
Originally Posted by PAUL ROMANO:
I like the fact that maybe some part of a Weaver car is made in the U.S.A. but the freight cars are too light and I don't like plastic trucks and couplers. Add on detail is virtually non- existent.
Weaver cars are great! Plastic trucks? No problem - Just fix them either with a soldering iron or epoxy and stop the trucks from being flexible - I've had better luck with the plastic trucks being rigid using gargraves switches.
If you're looking to increase your pike with scale freight cars, Weaver is the best value.
I have several weaver freight cars. Most of which have plastic trucks.
I actually prefer the plastic trucks and I don't mind adding weight.
I actually prefer the plastic trucks and I don't mind adding weight.
I have several weaver cars with plastic trucks and die-cast trucks. I don't have any problems with them.
Originally Posted by SPSF:
Weaver cars are great! Plastic trucks? No problem - Just fix them either with a soldering iron or epoxy and stop the trucks from being flexible - I've had better luck with the plastic trucks being rigid using gargraves switches.
If you're looking to increase your pike with scale freight cars, Weaver is the best value.
Out of the 75 or so Weaver cars I have.....60 have plastic trucks. Maybe two have had the 'issue' with side frames....fixed in 10 minutes with epoxy.....a 10 cent fix. Plastic trucks are not an issue unless you make it one.
BTW....the 'issue' with the plastic trucks was always a result of rough treatment in shipment.....not while running.
I love them! My 2 favorites are my B&O wagon-top and my Delta Lines 40' steel boxcar.
Peter
About 1/2 of my roster is Weaver, so obviously I'm a fan. They are extremely affordable and IMHO a good value. I especially like the cars such as the B&O wagon top that were not available elsewhere.
Gilly
They are good cars, plastic or metal trucks. I have maybe a dozen. It really boils down to the price if I buy them..
I am not a big fan of the trucks (on the car I have, anyway).
Weaver? love 'em....best value for the dollar....IMO....
