Prototypical Trucks

[NW Modeling List]

thank you for the great resource Jim!

Mike Rector

On Thu, May 23, 2024 at 10:16 AM NW Modeling List <nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org>
wrote:

> I have found that most, if not all, of the truck drawings in the archives
> were traced from the original manufacturer draT-## to find the truck
> drawing and can usually figure out what to use from there.
>
> Tahoe Model Works has a very nice line of trucks in HO scale:
>
> http://resincarworks.com/tahoe.htm
>
> Jim Brewer
>
> On Wed, May 22, 2024 at 11:06 PM NW Modeling List <
> nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org> wrote:
>
>> I'm going to guess that was a Bettendorf type truck, which was modeled by
>> practically everybody. If a 70 ton truck, look for one with three visible
>> springs (rather than two).
>>
>> Jim Nichols
>>
>> On Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 05:08:58 PM CDT, NW Modeling List <
>> nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org> wrote:
>>
>>
>> I've been badgering Ken Miller about a variety of subjects, to which he
>> has been most helpful, but I thought maybe others would be able to assist
>> here.
>>
>> This stemmed from trying to find correct trucks for a HO scale N&W G4
>> gondola, I know they are N&W T-81, but what are they in normal speak? And
>> what is a good model?
>>
>> I know N&W had unique truck designs but they also bought in standard
>> designs and then gave them their own designation. Someone has gone to a lot
>> of effort to create freight roster lists (posted on the website) and
>> specified the truck fitted but what would be a useful accompanyment is a
>> guide to N&W trucks and suitable model recommendations. Before duplicating
>> efforts already made by others, does such a thing exist already?
>>
>> If not has anyone researched particular trucks and found suitable models
>> thereof that could start to form the basis of? I don't mind compiling but
>> my knowledge and access to information is limited. That and others are far
>> more qualified on the subject.
>>
>> Regards
>>
>> Martin
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