Kadee #1572 HO Scale Bettendorf T-Section Self Centering Trucks with 33" Ribbed Back Code 88 Semi-Scale Wheels - HGC
#1572 Bettendorf T-Section Self Centering Trucks with 33" Ribbed Back Code 88 Semi-Scale Wheels - HO Scale
"HGC" Two Piece Fully Equalized Trucks
The Self-Centering Action trucks self align themselves parallel with the car for easier placement on track.
Mounts with a #2 or 2-56 screw.
Introduced in the 1920’s - Used through end of the 1050’s.
The Bettendorf T-Section truck was introduced as early as 1903, and remained popular for general service well into the 1920's with a one piece cast sideframe. It had a life similar to the Andrews truck.
"HGC" or High Gravity Compound, weighs nearly the same as Metal Trucks but with more detail & a 2 piece split bolster design for more efficient truck equalization, reduced axle friction for greater rolling performance.
