RE: Re: {S-Scale List} Re: Journal Bearing Castings?
Andre, Im not sure if in stock, but S scale Loco Supply lists non functional plain bearing journals in brass, part, number 68-1, for $1.50 ea. I think from the drawing in the old catalog, that these would be what you want. I think these were designed for steam loco trailing truck use so should be the larger journal size that would look good on a diesel sideframe. Bud Rindfleisch ---In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, s-scale@yahoogroups.com wrote: Hi boB! When it comes to what I intend to use it for (modifying the AM Baldwin truck sideframes to replace the roller bearing cast detail with friction journal detail)... replacement switcher side frames wont work UNLESS it is slightly longer in wheelbase to fit the AM Baldwin. Copish? SW-1: Have considered one... but at this point have not decided to take the SW-1 plunge. Curious though, what model/mfg is it? Andre - Original Message - From: shabbona_rr Andre:There was a Type Switch engine truck casting kit back in the good ol days. I built a set for my SW-1. I cant remember the name, now, but the late Walt Danylak was behind the effort. Maybe some of the list members have more info.Want to buy a sweet running SW-1?boB Nicholson __._,_.___ Your email settings: Individual Email|Traditional Change settings via the Web (Yahoo! ID required) Change settings via email: Switch delivery to Daily Digest | Switch to Fully Featured Visit Your Group | Yahoo! Groups Terms of Use | Unsubscribe __,_._,___
RE: {S-Scale List} Re: Journal Bearing Castings?
I am unclear what it is Andre is really asking about: just the bearings for the
journals (which would hardly be castings, the journals might me, or even the
sideframes) or perhaps replacements for the incorrect sideframes themselves, AM
having used their AAR type B road truck for the S-12 rather than the correct
type B switcher sideframe. Without getting out reference materials, I cannot
recall whether the wheelbase/axle spacing is the same for switchers and road
trucks; if so , then Locomotive Workshop offered a white-metal switcher
sideframe for their diesel kits (one turned up with a Cascade drive for my
second Miller Alco, making it an S-4).If not, then there would be a headache.
replacing the sideframes with stretched ones.
Jace Kahn
General Manager
Ceres Canisteo RR Co./Champlain County Traction Co.
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Date: Thu, 3 Oct 2013 14:49:55 +
Subject: {S-Scale List} Re: Journal Bearing Castings?
Andre:
There was a Type Switch engine truck casting kit back in the good ol' days.
I built a set for my SW-1. I can't remember the name, now, but the late Walt
Danylak was behind the effort. Maybe some of the list members have more info.
Want to buy a sweet running SW-1?
boB Nicholson _
--- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, Andre Ming laming@... wrote:
Hi All:
Trying to determine my options in regards to the AM Baldwin truck:
Is there a resin or pewter/brass/whatever journal bearing casting available
for a locomotive truck? (Think: The journal bearings on the SHS switcher
truck.)
Thanks for any info/input.
Andre Ming
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Re: {S-Scale List} Re: Journal Bearing Castings?
Hi boB! When it comes to what I intend to use it for (modifying the AM Baldwin truck sideframes to replace the roller bearing cast detail with friction journal detail)... replacement switcher side frames won't work UNLESS it is slightly longer in wheelbase to fit the AM Baldwin. Copish? SW-1: Have considered one... but at this point have not decided to take the SW-1 plunge. Curious though, what model/mfg is it? Andre - Original Message - From: shabbona_rr Andre: There was a Type Switch engine truck casting kit back in the good ol' days. I built a set for my SW-1. I can't remember the name, now, but the late Walt Danylak was behind the effort. Maybe some of the list members have more info. Want to buy a sweet running SW-1? boB Nicholson
Re: {S-Scale List} Re: Journal Bearing Castings?
Hi Jace: You have a reason for being unclear: I didn't express myself very clearly. Actually, I was hoping for a casting of the journal box w/cover to replace the roller bearing detail on the American Models Baldwin switcher sideframes. This would merely be a cosmetic modification and not functional. I referenced an SHS switcher as a means to illustrate the journal box w/cover that I hoped to find. Does this help to better explain what I was looking for? And you are also correct in that any replacement side frames would have to be a bit longer in wheelbase than a prototype switcher truck (such as SHS used). Not noticably so, but a bit longer. Sure wish AM hadn't pitched us this truck curve on their nifty little Baldwin switcher... but it is certainly better than NO MODEL AT ALL. Andre Ming - Original Message - From: JGG KahnSr I am unclear what it is Andre is really asking about: just the bearings for the journals (which would hardly be castings, the journals might me, or even the sideframes) or perhaps replacements for the incorrect sideframes themselves, AM having used their AAR type B road truck for the S-12 rather than the correct type B switcher sideframe. Without getting out reference materials, I cannot recall whether the wheelbase/axle spacing is the same for switchers and road trucks; if so , then Locomotive Workshop offered a white-metal switcher sideframe for their diesel kits (one turned up with a Cascade drive for my second Miller Alco, making it an S-4). If not, then there would be a headache. replacing the sideframes with stretched ones. Jace Kahn
