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While not on the website yet - Pennsy S Models will take over the sales of the PRR 2D-F1 Archbar truck previously sold by S Helper Service. The truck kits are already here. I was going to wait to make that announcement but after about 5 minutes of fiddling last night I confirmed something I thought for a while. About 4 years ago I was a "partner in crime" with Jamie on making PRR Cabin trucks when the Kaslo N5c kit came out. I have 2 sets of loose trucks from Southwind. Jettie gave us permission to copy cast them. Good idea except I did not think the 2% shrink would be a factor. It WAS a big problem on the bolster. You could not get the wheels in. Otherwise the slightly smaller side frames are really not noticeable. Forward to about 2 years ago. I produced a PRR 2D-F1 Archbar truck that I allowed SHS to sell. It is REALLY nice and rolls very well. It is essentially a SHS truck in every way including axle bushings. The kit includes 2 sets of bolsters. Conclusion: If you have the cabin trucks and have not used them yet or have had problems buying the 2D-F1 Archbar truck will include very nice bolsters capable of fixing the issue- with a little fiddling nothing heavy. If you don't have either of the trucks I could help you out with a set of so of the cabin trucks. Maybe Jamie still has some sets of castings left as well but in the end you will get what you want. Contact me directly if you have interest in any of this. Thank You, Bill Lane Modeling the Mighty Pennsy & PRSL in 1957 in S Scale since 1988 See my finished models at: <http://www.lanestrains.com/> http://www.lanestrains.com Look at what has been made in PRR in S Scale! Custom Train Parts Design <http://www.lanestrains.com/SolidWorks_Modeling.htm> http://www.lanestrains.com/SolidWorks_Modeling.htm PRR Builders Photos Bought, Sold & Traded (Trading is MUCH preferred) <http://www.lanestrains.com/PRRphotos.xls> http://www.lanestrains.com/PRRphotos.xls ***Join the PRR T&HS*** The other members are not ALL like me! <http://www.prrths.com/> http://www.prrths.com <http://www.lanestrains.com/PRRTHS_Application.pdf> http://www.lanestrains.com/PRRTHS_Application.pdf Join the Pennsylvania Reading Seashore Lines Historical Society It's FREE to join! <http://www.prslhs.com/> http://www.prslhs.com Preserving The Memory Of The PRSL
