Kadee #571 HO Scale Andrews (1898) Self Centering Trucks with 33" Ribbed Back Wheels - HGC
#571 Andrews (1898) Self Centering Trucks with 33" Ribbed Back 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.
Turn of the century through 1930’s - Used through end of the 1950’s.
The Andrews truck is also a turn of the century design that was long lived. Andrews trucks were made from 1910 through the 1930's. It represents one of the first steps in the development of the modern freight truck with its cast frame. The journal boxes are bolted to the main frame. This truck was used through the end of the 1950 Ft.s although by that time was only used in lighter applications such as refrigerator cars. Andrews trucks are probably still used were logging railroads remain in operation.
"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.
